Teeth grinding, also known as “bruxism,” is the gnashing and clenching of your teeth. According to the American Sleep Association, roughly 30 million Americans are affected by this condition annually.

The overall goal of sedation and anesthesia is to provide the utmost comfort and ease to the patient. The type used depends on the patient’s age as well as the kind of procedure being performed. Click to find out more.

Root Canal: The term might scare you, and make you think of a complicated dental surgery involving a lot of pain; but the procedure is actually quite simple, and relieves the pain that comes along with an infected pulp chamber.

At UPD Dental Associates we do everything we can to make our patients comfortable and make their overall experience a pleasant one; but we also understand that many people, especially little people, have an irrational fear of visiting the dentist.

Tooth pain can have profound implications for your child’s overall success in life. Get the facts here!

It’s no secret that children with decaying teeth often suffer through debilitating pain and embarrassment. But did you know that crooked teeth are a significant cause of bullying?

 

Sippy cups may make life a lot easier for parents, but did you know that their use can negatively affect your child’s dental health?

As a parent, have you ever asked yourself, “When should my child have a first dental appointment?”

Did you know your child's first visit to the dentist should occur before his/her first birthday.