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 »
Due to the risks associated with the jaw and facial pain, it is important to visit our dental office if you begin to experience any discomfort within your face. Jaw and facial pain can be linked to issues with your jaw, your mouth or your head. Oftentimes, they can be... Read more »
Did you know, poor food choices can bring harm to your teeth? Well, it’s true! If you eat foods dangerous to your teeth, your oral health could pay the price. However, many foods people are not aware of can bring harm to your teeth. That is why our team is... Read more »
Dental sealant can do one thing for your child, but that one thing is so beneficial that you may want to consider it. Sealant focuses on preventing cavities from forming on the back teeth, the molars and premolars more precisely. The sealant is made of a special kind of plastic... Read more »
Healthy and efficient oral function often relies on the smooth and comfortable function of the temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw. However, certain lifestyle factors can start to affect these complex joints. Sometimes a past dislocation of a temporomandibular joint, oral trauma or muscular tension related to chronic night grinding... Read more »
