Regular dental checkups at Juban Cowen Dental Care are only part of the picture for optimal oral health. Certainly, regular checkups are one of the most important aspects for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums, but there are other steps you can take that will also help keep your smile bright and healthy. Time... Continue reading
Did you just discover that you’re pregnant? There’s so much to be excited about when you’re first expecting. Not only is your body going to rapidly change, but so are your health and your hormones. Since life is about to get a bit more complicated, it’s important to remember the little things, like brushing and... Continue reading
Toothaches or tooth pain can be caused by a number of different conditions, some more serious than others. Of all the causes of tooth pain, an abscessed tooth is one of the more serious dental health problems. An abscessed tooth is a painful condition that is caused by an infection at the root of a... Continue reading
As we start to feel a chill in the air, notice leaves changing color and falling, we begin to anticipate the upcoming holiday season. As autumn approaches, many children all around the nation begin dreaming of the delicious treats they will collect by the sack-full this Halloween. To a child, Halloween is a wickedly wonderful... Continue reading
Even if you practice excellent oral hygiene and have healthy teeth and gums, you may still dislike certain aesthetic elements of your smile. Elective cosmetic dentistry procedures can help improve the appearance of the teeth and gums for a brighter, whiter, more dazzling outcome. At Juban Cowen Dental Care, Drs. Michael Juban and Dr. Cody... Continue reading
Have you noticed how dry your mouth can get during dental services? It goes without saying that your skin is the largest organ in/on the human body, it is also the most unique. What’s interesting about skin is that there are different types of skin all over your body. The skin on your lips for... Continue reading
The consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among Americans is higher than ever before. While you may be helping replenish lost hydration when gulping down a sports drink, most people don’t realize they could actually be harming their pearly whites by consuming these refreshing beverages. In addition to regular dental cleanings, there are a... Continue reading
hen it comes to our oral health, there are many things a typical dental patient overlooks. The mouth has been called a window to the body, so with this in mind, be sure to seek help from your dentist if you find yourself dealing with any of the following oral symptoms: • Chronic bad breath:... Continue reading
Severe periodontitis is the advanced stage of periodontal (gum) disease that causes irreversible damage to the bone and tissue supporting your teeth. Researchers have long recognized the prevalence of this disease in American adults. However, a paper titled, “Global Burden of Periodontisis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression” suggests that this problem may be bigger than... Continue reading
When it comes to helping restore and protect teeth, brighten a smile or anchor a dental bridge, there is nothing quite as helpful or versatile as a porcelain dental crown. Porcelain dental crowns are a tooth shaped cap that fits securely over your existing tooth, creating a new surface, biting surface and support for a... Continue reading