Thomas A. Gromling, DDS Blog

Summer is here, which means you can finally take the vacation you’ve been waiting for. The last thing you expect to greet you when you arrive is a dental emergency. Believe it or not, they are more common than you might think. 1 in 6 Americans experience a dental emergency annually. Although there’s never a good time for one to occur, if it happens while you’re away from home, a stressful situation can be even more difficult. Don’t panic! Here’s how to handle a dental emergency while on vacation.

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In various life encounters like job interviews, first dates, or any other scenario, leaving a lasting and positive impression is crucial. Your smile plays a vital role in this, as a healthy and attractive grin can work wonders for creating great first impressions. However, there are other assets besides your pearly whites that can help you appear more approachable. Continue reading to learn five useful tips to help you make the most of social situations.

What’s on your summer to-do list? Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a beach trip, or just looking forward to some relaxation and catching up on rest, prioritizing good sleep is crucial. Unfortunately, many individuals miss out on valuable sleep every night due to conditions like sleep apnea. Additionally, summertime itself introduces specific factors that can disrupt sleep. Keep reading to learn about the factors that can affect your sleep during the summer months and helpful tips to ensure you sleep well.

When you’re preparing to leave for summer vacation, you may want to do one last check to see if everything is in order. You can look at your booking information, get your swimsuits together, and pack plenty of sunscreen—but can you be sure that your family’s oral health is where it needs to be?

If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you may want to make the trip before you leave to ensure that everything is in order. Here are a few reasons why that may be a good idea.

Tax season is here, which means you might have extra cash sitting in your bank account. If you have received your tax refund, you’re probably thinking about ways to spend it. Don’t blow it on a shopping spree or big-ticket purchase. Instead, here are 3 ways to invest in better oral health.

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Did you know cavities and gum disease aren’t the only dangers that could be hiding in your mouth? 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. It might surprise you that you don’t have to be a smoker to be at risk. You can benefit from the power of early detection by visiting your dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. An oral cancer screening is included in preventive services, so you will have peace of mind knowing your mouth is healthy.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 Americans aged 20-64 has at least one cavity. Fortunately, the advancements in dental technologies and techniques have made treating tooth decay easier. Additionally, you no longer have to have unsightly silver specks in your mouth where the filling was placed. Now dentists can use a tooth-colored material to restore your smile. But the choice is yours on how you want to treat your cavity! Here is how long you can expect various fillings to last and tips on how to get the most out of them.

There is no other season quite like spring. It is a time of renewal and freshness. As nature begins to blossom again, many people begin to do a spring cleaning on their homes. As you start the season off right, you can also include pushing the reset button on your oral health, too! Read on to learn how you can make your smile bloom again with these four helpful tips from your dentist in Stephens City.

While you sleep, your body is busy restoring, repairing, and cleaning itself. It is essential to your overall health! Unfortunately, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition where someone experiences brief but frequent lapses in breathing throughout the night. This negatively impacts sleep quality and can lead to all sorts of issues that affect your general health. As a matter of fact, it can even impact how long you live. Read on to learn more about the connection between sleep apnea and life expectancy as well as how your dentist can help so you can live life to the fullest!

February is not just a celebration of the love you have in your life, but your literal heart! The second month of the year is American Heart Month, which means there is no better time to pay special attention to one of the most important organs of your body. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, you will want to do everything you can to care for it. But did you realize that heart health is not just about watching what you eat and exercising? Your oral health can directly impact it as well. Here’s how the state of your mouth and your heart are connected.