Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups...
Read more » Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and...
Read more » October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are...
Read more » If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to...
Read more » When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body....
Read more » When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which...
Read more » If you ever have issues with your oral hygiene care, it could lead to a condition known as dental erosion. Dental erosion arises when the thin outer covering of a tooth, known as your tooth enamel, is slowly worn away. Most commonly, dental erosion is the result of acids that...
Read more » Have you ever run an oral health assessment to determine which foods may be unhealthy or healthy for your smile? Often times, you may think of your diet in terms of how it affects your waistline, but you should also take into consideration what it does to your gumline. As...
Read more » The overall health of your mouth carries significant weight in your overall quality of life. Problems with tooth decay, periodontal disease and other oral health issues can often be prevented or mitigated by consistent oral hygiene habits. It starts by making sure to brush your teeth twice each day as...
Read more » While your dentist can treat many oral health issues concerning general decay and gum disease, and there are specialists within the field of dentistry that have expertise in the most difficult oral concerns, some issues are more studied by some healthcare specialties than others. When needed your dentist will direct...
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