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Canker Sores and Stress

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read More

Flossing Fixes

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read More

Tips for Managing Oral Pain

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to James E. Eash, D.D.S. right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying Read More

What is biofilm?

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More

Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read More

Is sedation dentistry right for me?

At James E. Eash, D.D.S., we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling Read More

The First Step To Beating Gum Disease Is Understanding How It Starts

If you're over thirty, you have a fifty-fifty chance of contracting gum disease and your odds worsen as you get older. But your fate isn't sealed, especially if you Read More

Don't Wait to Have Your Child's Mouth Breathing Checked and Treated

It's normal for your child to breathe through their mouth if they're winded from play, or if they have a stuffy nose from an occasional cold. But what if Read More

Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It

Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read More

Implants Streamline Dental Work Upgrades for Gradual Tooth Loss

One day, you lose one… followed by another…and then another. And then, after years of dental disease, you finally lose all your remaining teeth. But between the first tooth lost Read More

Deciding the Fate of Wisdom Teeth More Nuanced Than in the Past

If you're of a certain age, there's a good chance you've had your third molars—wisdom teeth—removed. At one time, extracting these particular teeth was a common practice, even if Read More

3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors

In the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey sees what life would be like if he'd never been born. In a variation on the theme, imagine Read More

Victoria Beckham's "Toothsome" Collection - All of Her Children's Baby Teeth

In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, Read More

Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea

As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not Read More

There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"

Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read More

Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution

Morning tiredness, brain fog and snoring are just some of the indicators of a medical condition known as sleep apnea. And, it's worse than waking up on the wrong Read More

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