What exactly is tinnitus?
It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s actually the symptom of an underlying condition. Some of these underlying conditions...
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
At Premier Dental, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child’s ability to communicate or form relationships, and makes a child appear distant, aloof, or detached from other people or...
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet,...
Preserving Your Smile with Dental Sealants
Sealants provide a thin coating over molars that can be a powerful tool to protect one’s teeth from decay. While they are most commonly used with children, sealants can also be placed on adult teeth that are prone to decay. Sealants form a protective shield to avoid...