Anyone can fall behind when it comes to their dental health. Maybe you forget to brush or you don’t floss as often as you should. Over time, a little negligence can really add up. It most often does so in the form of a cavity. Cavities are concentrated areas of decay on your teeth. If […]
Tooth Decay Is a Halloween Scare to Avoid
There are plenty of frightening haunts that come with the Halloween season. Ghosts, ghouls, and skeletons all appear outside homes and inside retail stores. You may even see some spooky costumes on your doorstep asking the eve of Halloween. Most of Halloween’s haunting aesthetic is part of the fun. However, there’s one scare that you […]
What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
If you have sensitive teeth, you know the game: you have to closely monitor what you eat. Anything too hot, too cold, or too crunchy and your meal will be ruined. It’s no fun to miss out on the foods you love just because your teeth can’t handle the experience. What causes tooth sensitivity? There […]
Oral Health Is a Year-Round Responsibility
If you’re on top of your oral health game, you probably see the dentist twice yearly for a cleaning and checkup. That’s great! Your dentist can take a look at your teeth and gums and call attention to any problem areas. A cleaning can remove plaque and tartar buildup, and you’ll leave the office with […]
FAQs: How Do I Brighten My Smile From Home?
We often talk to our clients about brightening smiles. Discoloration can cause embarrassment and we look forward to the opportunity to help patients enjoy a more attractive smile. We have a unique professional whitening system that can lift stains from home with a reduced risk of discomfort and sensitivity. […]
What Dental Implants Really Replace
If asked what dental implants replace, the obvious answer would be the teeth that you’ve lost. However, dental implants are unlike any other prosthetic dental option for one specific reason; they replace what others cannot—the roots of your lost teeth. Dental implants are small, biocompatible posts that are inserted into your jawbone, and then used […]
FAQs About Dentures
When you lose a single tooth, we may recommend a dental bridge or possibly even an individual dental implant. However, what happens if you’re missing a majority of your teeth, or all of them? In these situations, we may recommend a full or partial prosthetic. Do you have questions about our dentures? […]
The Point of General Dentistry
You may realize that brushing and flossing your teeth are necessary for keeping your smile healthy. However, your smile needs more than a daily scrubbing to stay clean, healthy, and shining brightly. General dentistry is about more than treating dental issues that result from poor dental hygiene. It is also about preventing those issues through […]
How A Dental Crown Can Restore Your Smile
Ideally, restorative dental care will be able to fully protect your oral health without disrupting your appearance. If you have a problem that seriously impacts your tooth, like a larger cavity, or physical harm, a dental crown can provide you with vital support. There are several different material types to choose from, including porcelain, to […]
Need to Complete Your Smile After Suffering Tooth Loss?
Think that senior adults are the only ones to suffer from tooth loss? If so, think again. There is no age requirement for struggling with an incomplete smile. Trauma, tooth decay, and gum disease can all cause tooth loss. If unaddressed, some dental issues including gum disease can even cause total loss of teeth. Fortunately, […]
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