When you grind or clench your teeth throughout the night, damage to your enamel puts you at risk for decay, and disease, and shifts the alignment of your bite. Although the occasional biting of your teeth can be quite normal, when this behavior known as bruxism becomes habitual, it can quickly threaten your oral health. […]
Are you as happy with the current color of your teeth as you could be? If their shade is beginning to dull or you are taking on stains from food and drink, you may feel embarrassed to show your smile. Issues with discoloration can rapidly age the appearance of an otherwise relatively youthful-looking person. Some […]
The bacterial infection of your gums known as periodontal disease is the number one cause of missing teeth for adults. This is because your gingival tissues play a primary role in securing your teeth to your jaw, but when the disease advances, this connection can falter. As the gums recede and your bone disintegrates, teeth […]
Are you staying on top of regular visits to your dentist for checkups and cleanings? If it has been a while since your last appointment, we suggest scheduling a visit twice per year. Routine examination allows us to inspect the health of your mouth and assist the oral hygiene practices you perform at home. Your […]
If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you know how disruptive this event can be to your normal life. Everyday activities like eating, speaking, and breathing can cause significant pain as you awkwardly shift your jaw to avoid touching the gap in your smile. The loss of a single tooth interrupts the harmony […]
If you grind and clench your teeth consistently, you risk losing the protection of your enamel and significantly altering the alignment of your bite. While many people occasionally bite or rub their teeth together, the habit becomes a real danger when it occurs every night while you are asleep. As your enamel physically wears away, […]
Is your smile as bright as it once was in years past? When teeth begin to dull in appearance, it is quite normal to have feelings of embarrassment or lose enthusiasm for showing your smile off to others. When your natural shade changes, you may take on a prematurely aged appearance. Even as you perform […]
Over the course of our day, our mouths interact with the outside world whenever we speak, eat, and breathe. As we are constantly performing one of these activities, we expose ourselves to elements in our environment that can affect our oral health. By prioritizing hygienic care for our mouths, we maintain the health and beauty […]
How long has it been since you last visited the dentist for a routine checkup? We suggest scheduling an appointment twice a year to examine the health of your mouth and assist your hygienic efforts at home. Each examination allows us to check for signs of tooth decay that you may not notice on your […]
When you lose one of your teeth, adapting to your new smile can be quite frustrating. You may be shocked at how significantly the loss alters your appearance and feel pain and sensitivity in your mouth. Because each tooth works in concert with one another to form your bite, your jaw must now shift around […]
