Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

If you are thinking about improving your dental health by having an implant or implants placed, there are some things Dr. John Bosak, Jr. recommends that you consider. Besides assessing how much it will cost and looking into what insurance benefits there are for these procedures, you need to ask yourself these questions. - Will I follow guidelines given to... read more »

The Medical-Dental Connection

Most of us know we should have an annual physical exam with our medical doctor, but how many of us think we should see our dentist just as often. The link between medical and dental is fraught with a lot of questions and science is slow to confirm how one’s medical condition is affected by dental health and visa versa.... read more »

A Cracked Tooth Might Need a Crown to Repair It

Even though your tooth enamel is strong, there are times when a blow to the face or a hard fall can carry so much force that it cracks the enamel layer of a tooth. Even if the crack doesn’t damage the internal structures of the tooth, your dentist, Dr. John Bosak, Jr., might recommend repairing the tooth with a dental... read more »

Wearing a Retainer Is Critical for Maintaining Your New Smile

Wearing braces and attending your regular adjustment appointments is just the first step in obtaining a winning smile that can last a lifetime. After your braces are removed there will still be a small amount of residual tension in the periodontal ligaments that secure your teeth in their sockets. If this tension isn’t addressed, it can slightly pull your teeth... read more »

A Custom Night Guard Protects Your Teeth from Night Grinding

Bruxism, is the technical term used to describe a person that grinds their teeth at night on a regular basis. can pose several different threats to your oral health. If it isn’t addressed, the force and tension from grinding can damage teeth, cause alignment issues and promote problems like TMJ disorder. Wearing a night guard in your mouth when you... read more »

I’m Pregnant–Should I Go to the Dentist?

Congratulations on your new baby! From buying tiny clothes and decorating the nursery to seeing that first ultrasound, pregnancy is an exciting time. Many women wonder how their pre-pregnancy habits will affect their baby. This includes their regular oral hygiene habits. There are a few things you should know about how pregnancy can affect your teeth. The first thing you... read more »

Smile Care: How to Keep Your Adult Smile in Tip-Top Shape

Did you know that adult smiles are still prone to dental issues like tooth decay and gum disease? If not, you do now. Each day, your mouth gathers bacteria, plaque, and other harmful substances that constantly threaten your smile, which is why it is very important for you to take good care of your chompers on a regular basis. Our... read more »