Have you visited your dentist in the last six months? We encourage scheduling a cleaning and examination twice per year to help you take a preventive attitude toward your oral health. By attending on a routine basis, you receive valuable care that complements your hygiene routine at home. While brushing and flossing your teeth form […]
Losing one of your teeth can be quite upsetting. While the effect on your smile can be embarrassing, dental loss can quickly degrade your oral health. This is because each one of our teeth is vital to completing our entire bite. You may find your words sound different when you lose the ability to articulate […]
What steps do you take to maintain a healthy smile? By brushing and flossing your teeth each morning, you remove bacterial deposits that contribute to tooth decay and gum disease. Making healthy choices at mealtime can promote your oral health when you reduce sugar consumption and increase fruit and vegetable intake. But what can you […]
Are your teeth as bright as you would like them to be? As the years go on, stains and blemishes can build on the surface of your enamel that leave a prematurely aged appearance. While your smile may be completely healthy, this discoloration can give the false impression that something is wrong with your oral […]
When it comes to taking care of your child’s smile, their dentist is your partner in teaching healthy oral hygiene habits. As they grow into adolescence, regular dental checkups provide opportunities to monitor the development of their teeth, gums, and jaw. Because kids are still learning to fully brush and floss their little smiles, cleanings […]
Whenever you damage one of your teeth, it is important to have it inspected by your dentist in a timely fashion. Any injury that breaks the protective seal of your outer enamel layer could potentially lead to problems with your oral health. This includes minor chips or cracks that you may think only have a […]
What steps do you take to preserve your smile? By focusing on your gum health, you protect the critical connective tissue between your teeth and jaw. The same efforts you put towards cleaning bacteria from the surface of your teeth help prevent an infection of the gum tissue that can cause you to lose tissue. […]
When was the last time you visited your dentist for a standard checkup and cleaning? If it has been longer than half a year, we suggest scheduling an appointment to stay on top of your oral health. By meeting with us regularly, we can inspect the efforts of your daily brushing and flossing and remove […]
If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you understand the frustrations that come with adjusting to your new bite. While the esthetic effect on your smile stands out, a missing tooth can quickly impact your daily life in other ways as well. You can find articulating speech more difficult as you navigate your […]
When it comes to protecting your teeth, your oral hygiene is key to preventing threats you encounter during the day. Regularly brushing and flossing clears away bacterial plaque that can cause cavities and lead to painful infections. But what can you do to protect your teeth while you sleep? If you suffer from a nightly […]
