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 […]
Have you been looking for ways to make your smile brighter? When blemishes and stains build upon the surface of your teeth, they can take a real toll on your self-confidence. Because your smile is the center of attention whenever interacting with others, any imperfection can distract from the impression you would like to make. […]
By scheduling regular dental appointments for your children, you help them learn healthy habits to preserve their smiles as they grow. At these appointments, they receive the same cleaning and examination as adults with added services to help developing teeth. We also review their brushing and flossing techniques and can point out problem areas that […]
If you have recently injured one of your teeth, your dentist should inspect it to determine what repair work is necessary to restore your oral health. Even minor cracks or chips need to be examined because any trauma that wears away the protection of your enamel layer exposes your tooth to decay and infection. By […]
When your oral health practices focus on the cleanliness of your entire mouth, you can protect your gums from disease in the same manner you fight tooth decay. By maintaining a daily brushing and flossing routine, you remove the same bacterial threats that cause both cavities and gum infections. Failing to clean these deposits regularly […]
