Remember Oral Health at Halloween
This is a great time of year to help your younger children – and maybe yourself as well – remember oral health habits. With so much free candy floating around, it’s easy to forget what you need to do in order to ward off cavities and other tooth-related problems. So in an effort to help… Read more »
A Knocked Out Tooth Can Be Restored By a Dental Implant
Each one of your teeth is held in its socket by a series of strong periodontal ligaments. Unfortunately, there are extreme situations where a hard fall, a blow to the face or other unforeseen accident can sever these ligaments and effectively knock the tooth out. A dentist at will first want to examine your mouth… Read more »
A Loose Crown Can Lead to Serious Complications
A crown is meant to restore the presence of a damaged or decayed tooth for a long time to come. However, there are some circumstances when a crown can come or feel loose. While it might be a case of a blow to the face damaging the cement anchoring the crown to the abutment. In… Read more »
Everyday Tips for Taking Good Care of Your New Dental Veneers
The dental veneers installed on your smile by your dentist, Dr. , are made from a porcelain material that is not vulnerable to tooth decay. So, there are a few everyday tips to keep in mind that help you take good care of your dental veneers in , . All of the teeth in your… Read more »
Dread the Drill? Try Air Abrasion
If you hate dental drills, you are not alone. With its sounds, smells, and connotations of pain, many people really don’t like these little tools. At , we take your comfort very seriously. To that end, we employ air abrasion as a substitute for traditional drilling in many procedures. Air abrasion uses controlled bursts of… Read more »
Fillings are Fantastic
If you have a dental cavity, a chipped tooth, or oral decay, your dentist may choose to restore and repair the tooth with a dental filling. Fillings are a very common dental service throughout the world; each day, thousands and thousands of dental fillings are provided by the dentists of the world. Most likely, you’ve… Read more »
The Fuss About Floss
You’ve been told for years that brushing your teeth and flossing every day is crucial for maintaining optimal dental health. Does flossing really make that big of a difference? Is brushing enough to keep cavities away and prevent gum disease? What is all the fuss about floss? Simply stated, brushing your teeth is absolutely necessary… Read more »
Now is the Time to Make Mouth-Healthy Resolutions
As New Year’s comes rolling around the corner, it’s time to make mouth-healthy resolutions, especially because of the recent holidays. If you make the following mouth-health resolutions, your oral health and smile will improve more than you might realize: Brush properly each day In order to brush properly, you need to brush two times a… Read more »
What Is the Best Tooth Whitening Product for Me?
Many people find that a bright, white smile says a lot about them. Unfortunately age, tobacco use as well as certain foods and dark beverages can stain your teeth or dull your smile. The general cause of staining and your whitening goals will go a long way to determine what tooth-whitening products or procedures are… Read more »
Protect Your Smile with Athletic Mouthguards
What would it be like if you suddenly found yourself missing a few teeth? Did you know that if you play sports, this is a real possibility? To help you keep your smile safe, we recommend wearing a mouthguard when you play any sport. Please don’t misunderstand; this includes contact sports like hockey and football,… Read more »