Hite Family Dentistry

Tooth decay is a serious issue, but it can be managed with effective prevention and early treatment. Catching a cavity before it gets too advanced can help avoid more extensive procedures, such as root canal treatment, down the line.  However, it isn’t always easy to tell when you have a cavity as they don’t always…

Top Tips for Protecting Tooth Enamel Tooth decay can be a stubborn foe, but you’re not powerless when it comes to cavity prevention. In fact, the majority of cavities are entirely avoidable; all you need to do is learn what works when it comes to reducing your tooth decay risk factors. Here are 15 things…

How much do you really know about sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that can affect your health and quality of life. Many people are familiar with sleep apnea, and yet some suffer from it without realizing it. However, there are many treatment options available to help overcome sleep-disordered breathing and avoid…

Help! My eyes won’t stay open! You’re on your way to work, and the sun is piercing through the windshield, threatening to make it past your sunglasses as well. You have that trusty third or fourth cup of coffee in the cupholder, and…it’s not enough.  Even though you had plenty of sleep the night before,…

Tooth implants are a highly effective tooth replacement option for patients who have missing teeth. And though only 6% of Americans have dental implants today, it is estimated that the number will grow to 23% by 2026. This number continues to grow because patients have experienced the many benefits that tooth implants can bring to…

As kids, we’re supposed to lose our teeth. Those baby teeth create a space for permanent teeth that will begin making their presence known around the time your child turns seven. But permanent teeth are intended to be permanent, just as their name implies. So when adults lose their teeth prematurely, it can be problematic.…