How Gum Disease Affects the Body Many people think gum disease (periodontitis) only affects your oral health, but that’s not true. The bacteria that causes the disease is linked to several serious diseases and conditions. The bacteria can travel through your bloodstream and cause damage to your body. The team at Smiles by Holsinger &…
Do you have unexplained headaches, earaches, or neck or back pain? Maybe, you’ve treated these symptoms, but they keep coming back. Did you know there is a serious oral health disorder that has symptoms frequently attributed to other conditions? There may be another reason for your pain. What Is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)? The temporomandibular…
Restoring Your Smile With Dental Implants Do you avoid smiling? Have you mastered all the mouth-covering maneuvers to keep people from noticing your missing teeth? Are your confidence and self-esteem affected by the condition of your mouth? You’re not alone. Many people lose teeth to tooth decay, gum disease, trauma, or medications. But the great…
Oral Cancer Well, it’s the start of a new year. While you’re scheduling all your annual exams and screenings for the year, don’t forget about your oral health. There is more to good oral health than checking for cavities and getting your teeth cleaned regularly. Make sure you get checked for this condition. What are…
Ready to Smile Again? You never imagined you would lose your teeth. After all, permanent teeth should last a lifetime. Whether you’ve lost teeth due to gum disease, dental injury, or tooth decay, dentures are an affordable solution for restoring your smile. Take back your confidence and enjoy the beauty of your new smile. At…
ADA Conference Honolulu As long as you live you learn; it’s one of the greatest gifts of life. We never stop seeking knowledge. Our staff dedicates themselves to learning and growing to improve the quality of care for our patients. What do palm trees, beautiful beaches, and tropical breezes have to do with dentistry? We…
Your Hollywood Smile Is In Reach Have you ever looked at the “before they were famous” pictures of celebrities? You’ll notice many of them didn’t start out with the photo-perfect smiles they have today. In the early days of Hollywood, a dentist named Charles Pincus created the first dental veneers in 1928. Veneers came about…
An Action Plan You Might Need It happens every time you arrive at the dental office for your appointment: Your heart races and you imagine a variety of torturous scenarios. Your dental anxiety strikes again! How do you come to terms with your anxieties? What can we do to make your dental visit more relaxing?…
The Benefits of Our Prevention Plans Dental insurance is great — if it’s available. When it’s not — or when it’s limitations prevent you from receiving the dental care you need — then the Smiles by Holsinger & Higgins “Keep on Smiling Club” Prevention Plans are exactly what the doctor ordered. Here is all the…
When Game Time Stops Being Fun Are you ready for some football? It’s game time, sports fans, and whether you are heading out to M&T Bank Stadium for a tailgating session before a Ravens game or just hanging out at your local sports bar to watch the game with friends, you know that the next…