What steps do you take to protect your oral health while you sleep? Your before-bed hygiene routine helps you fight cavities and gum disease by removing plaque formations that form on their surface. But what can you do to protect against unconscious grinding and clenching of your teeth at night? Also known as bruxism, this […]
Are you looking for ways to improve the shade of your smile? Have issues with discoloration or stains on your teeth begun to diminish the appearance of your once bright grin? If food or drink leaves stains you cannot seem to remove when brushing, this can hurt your confidence when interacting with others. While your […]
A proper approach to oral hygiene places importance on maintaining the health of your gum tissues as well as your teeth! This is because your gums provide the critical connection between your teeth and jaw that hold them secure. Healthy gums provide a seal that prevents oral bacteria from accessing and infecting your bone below. […]
Has it been a while since you last visited your dentist? Staying on top of your six-month attendance schedule is one of your best weapons when it comes to preventing tooth decay and gum disease. When you come to our office, you allow your dentist and hygienist to inspect the results of your daily brushing […]
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When you lose one of your teeth, the effects on your health and happiness are immediate. If this problem has recently happened to you, you know the frustration of adjusting to life with a missing tooth. The impact on the look of your smile is clear, but what you will find is that your bite […]
Are your teeth safe while you sleep? While your nightly oral hygiene routine safeguards against the bacterial buildup that causes cavities and gum disease, an unconscious habit may be harming your smile. When you grind and clench your teeth at night, you can cause damage to your teeth that puts your entire oral health at […]
Is your smile as bright as you would like it to be? Have problems with staining or discoloration taken away the white shade of years past? When food and drink begin to leave blemishes that will not go away, you may find yourself reluctant to show off your grin. Your otherwise healthy teeth can reduce […]
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When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, your gums play a critical role in providing strong support and connection between your teeth and jaw. When problems with recession or infection threaten these important tissues, your oral health can begin to degrade quickly. In its initial stages, gum disease gives the unpleasant effect of a […]
Do you attend every one of your semiannual dentist visits? If it has been a long time since you last scheduled an appointment, get back on track to continue the fight against plaque. At each meeting with your dentist, you give yourself the opportunity to remove the cavity-causing material that accumulates between your teeth when […]
If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you are beginning to learn how this problem can impact your smile and health. While the cosmetic effect of a missing tooth may be obvious, a single missing tooth can greatly alter how the rest of your bite performs. Left untreated, this gap can cause difficulty […]
