• STRESS AND YOUR ORAL HEALTH
    Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more
  • TEETH GRINDING
    If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more
  • WISDOM TEETH EMERGENCIES: CAUSES AND TREATMENT
    When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read more
  • HOW DO OTC WHITENING TREATMENTS COMPARE TO IN-OFFICE WHITENING?
    If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of Dr. McCarthy suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more
  • NITROUS OXIDE
    Nitrous oxide is a gaseous sedative that’s inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose. Often referred to as laughing gas — because of the euphoric effects it produces Read more
  • THE PURPOSE OF A DENTAL CROWN
    A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more
  • AVOID THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR DENTAL PROBLEMS
    There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify. However, when it Read more
  • FLUOROSIS: WHAT IS IT?
    Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more
  • WHY IS REPLACING MISSING TEETH IMPORTANT?
    When we talk about teeth, every single one of yours counts. Whether you’ve lost a tooth due to injury or poor oral hygiene, it’s worth seeing Dr. McCarthy to evaluate Read more
  • SHOULD YOU GET DENTAL VENEERS?
    Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. Dr. McCarthy and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read more
  • WAYS TO PREVENT ORAL CANCER
    According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more
  • TOP FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE HEART HEALTH
    While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing Read more
  • COMMON EMERGENCY VISITS: FROM LOST FILLINGS TO BROKEN DENTURES
    You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
  • WHY DO WISDOM TEETH NEED TO BE REMOVED?
    Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
  • DENTAL EMERGENCY? DON’T PANIC, WE’RE HERE TO HELP
    Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read more
  • MEDICATION CAN LEAD TO XEROSTOMIA IN WOMEN
    Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more

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