A happy retirement starts with a happy you! If you are nearing retirement age, you may be wondering how to use your newly-found free time, and how to keep yourself healthy—mentally and physically. 1. Get routine checkups. Just because you’ve stopped working 40 hours (or more!) a week doesn’t mean you should stop looking out…

Missing teeth create more than an unsatisfactory smile. Thankfully, with few exceptions, regardless of the reasons for missing teeth, there are options to restore your smile and help you regain self-confidence. But what are the reasons you have missing teeth, and what happens if you don’t do anything about it? Read on to learn all…

Dental Implants: A Popular Option Dental implants are one of the most widely used tooth replacement options. Still, many patients wonder, “why get dental implants?” compared to other options like bridges or dentures. Getting dental implants can provide patients with an extensive range of benefits, and here are just a few of them. 1. Reclaim…

Many patients visit the dentist because they aren’t happy with how their smile looks. They may require cosmetic or restorative procedures as part of their smile makeover, but some are concerned about how things will turn out. With the latest 3Shape technology, you can see what your new smile will look like before treatment begins.…

Create a smile makeover checklist. If you’ve been dreaming of a better smile, this is your sign to stop waiting and start taking action. Your smile greatly impacts your life, and the sooner your smile reflects your inner personality, the sooner you’ll experience numerous benefits. There are many reasons why people postpone cosmetic dentistry, such…

Dental Implant Surgery With Dr. Oxley Dental implants are rapidly becoming the standard of care for replacing missing teeth. To meet demands, a growing number of dentists provide dental implant surgery in their offices. However, not all dentists are up-to-date with the most advanced implant placement techniques.  Dr. Oxley combines education and experience with state-of-the-art…

Your TMJ pain can be treated.  TMJ is anything but fun, as people with TMJ know. It can stand in the way of quality of life, making it hard to talk, eat, relax, or even sleep. If you’re afflicted with TMJ, you’re probably on the hunt for any way out—and that’s completely understandable. You may…

A painful jaw may be a sign of TMJ or bruxism. Bruxism and TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) often occur in conjunction with each other, but they aren’t the same thing. These conditions can both impact how you’re able to bite, chew, and move your jaw, and they can both cause pain. Getting immediate treatment for…

Make the most of summertime! At Oxley Comprehensive Dentistry, we know how quickly kids grow up and how valuable summer break can be. We want to help you make the most of summertime with your kids by making memories both you and they will cherish forever. Use these ideas to plan some fantastic summertime activities…

What is oral cancer? Each year, oral cancer and oropharyngeal cancer claim the lives of over 11,000 individuals. Though by far not the deadliest of cancers, these statistics aren’t ones to take lightly. Thankfully, this type of cancer can be largely avoided with proper screenings and prevention strategies. And if you do receive a cancer…

Cavities are common, but they need to be treated. “You have a cavity.” You’ve probably heard these words from your dentist before. While cavities are largely preventable with good home care, a nutritious diet, and preventive dental appointments, most of us will have one or two at some point in our lives. A combination of…

A dental bridge may restore the aesthetics and functionality of your smile. Tooth loss is common. Statistics show that by age 50, the average person has already lost 12 teeth. And this tooth loss is linked to other health problems, like  jawbone deterioration. If you’re dealing with these complications and are anxious about your missing…