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Tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia)
August is national breast-feeding month. One of the reasons a baby may have trouble breast-feeding is due to the baby being tongue-tied. What is Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie)? Ankyloglossia is a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion. A short, thick and tight piece of tissue called the lingual frenulum connects the bottom of the tongue’s …
Bad Breath
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, will be experienced by everyone at one time or another in their life. Things that you eat such as garlic, onions, and some spices can cause bad breath and may have a lingering effect, but should only be temporary. Chronic or long term halitosis, can indicate other problems that …
Dental Anxiety and Phobia
DENTAL ANXIETY VS. DENTAL PHOBIA Some people don’t look forward to dental appointments any more than they look forward to visits to a physician. Most dental procedures aren’t painful. However, just being examined can make people feel stressed. Most people can live with having some anxiety about going to the dentist. For those with dental …
Cracked Tooth
A tooth that is cracked can be painful and lead to disease of the tooth or fracture. How a tooth becomes cracked varies from individual to individual, but may be from chewing hard objects or foods (such as ice), an accident (such as a blow to the mouth), grinding teeth, uneven chewing pressure, loss of …
Meet Dr. Zaugg
Dr. Spencer Zaugg received his bachelor degrees in chemistry and microbiology at Weber State University, then earned his doctorate in dental medicine at Southern Illinois University. Following dental school, he completed a 1 year full-time fellowship in implant dentistry at SIUE-SDM. Dr. Zaugg attends several continuing education courses a year as well as lectures on …
Dr. Spencer Zaugg, Family & Implant Dentistry : Dental Health Problems 