Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a medical condition that is related to snoring. When you snore, your airway is restricted so that the soft tissues in the back of your throat vibrate. With sleep apnea, there’s a complete blockage of your airway, causing you to stop breathing momentarily. The lack of oxygen can cause you […]
1000 Smiles
For the past few years, Dr. Randy has been given the opportunity to help those who cannot afford proper dental care. Once again, this year, he has teamed up with Great Shape! Inc.’s 1000 Smiles project to bring smiles to the beautiful people on the island of Jamaica! What is 1000 Smiles? Great Shape! Inc.’s […]
5 Reasons You Need To Floss
The first nationally representative analysis designed to determine how many people floss their teeth found that a whopping 32% of the population say they never floss. About 37% say they floss on occasion, and only 30% of the population floss on a regular basis. Since there’s no instant gratification with flossing, some patients don’t think […]
The Importance of Fluoride
What is it? Fluoride is commonly used in dentistry to strengthen enamel, which is the outer layer of your teeth. It helps to prevent cavities, so it’s sold in some kinds of toothpaste, and it’s also added in small amounts to public water supplies in the United States and many other countries. But, what exactly […]
How to Prevent Dental Erosion
What Is It? Dental erosion is a huge problem. It occurs when the enamel on your teeth begins to erode, or disintegrate. Your enamel is a clear, hard outer layer that protects your teeth from the damages of daily life. It keeps your teeth safe from feeling things that might otherwise be too hot, or too cold […]
Have an emergency? We’ll see the you same day.
9-1-1 EMERGENCY! The thing about emergencies, is they strike without warning. We understand emergencies don’t just happen during our office hours. That’s why we’re a full service emergency dentist and we’re always willing to help you anytime you’re in pain. There are many types of dental emergencies, including a tooth that’s been knocked out, a […]