Are you quite clear on what can happen to your oral health if you experience a shift in your hormone balance? Perhaps you have never even heard of this issue, so your knowledge on the topic may be minimal at best. While we will be happy to expound upon the details during your next checkup […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
New Medication, New Smile Changes?
If you have recently begun using a new medication and have noticed that you have also begun developing some oral health changes, it’s important to recognize that the two might be related. If you took a new pill and then found out the next day that you have a cavity – it’s not the pill’s […]
2 Times Your Smile Gives Off The Wrong Vibe
Do you ever feel like your smile isn’t doing much for your overall appearance? Perhaps you feel confident in your other features but your smile continues to betray either the way you look or the efforts you make to keep your smile nice and healthy. Good news: You’re not stuck battling your smile as you […]
Brushing: A Few Things To Avoid
When you’re making every effort to provide your smile with optimal dental hygiene, it can be quite disheartening to end up with a cavity, sensitivity, or any other sign that something isn’t quite right with your home care. We encourage you to take a moment to focus on your brushing. With the help of a […]
Tooth Sensitivity: 3 Steps
Are you suffering from tooth sensitivity? If so, you experience sudden discomfort due to changes in your mouth. For instance, your teeth may feel a sudden rush of pain when you bite into something cold. Drinking something hot may make your smile feel uncomfortable. Or, you may find that general chewing and brushing feels less […]
I Should Brush My…
Do you know what you’re doing when you’re brushing your teeth? You are removing plaque and debris from your mouth, so your teeth and gums and entire oral cavity remain in good health. What you may not know, however, is exactly which surfaces of your smile or surrounding tissue you should brush during this portion […]
What to Do for Common Dental Emergencies
When your teeth or gums hurt and you’re not sure why, you might wonder if it’s really an emergency situation, especially if the pain isn’t too severe. The truth, though, is that teeth hurt for a reason, sometimes suddenly, and the discomfort usually serves as a warning. If you find that the tooth’s been damaged […]
Do You Recognize The Signs of Gum Disease?
Good daily dental habits not only keep your teeth clean and your breath fresh. These habits are vital to the good health of your gums as well. Our trained professionals are glad to share their knowledge with you, and everything you do to keep your gums healthy makes your smile that much brighter, and our […]
All About Dental Sealants: A Quiz
Have you ever wondered why there isn’t some way to thoroughly protect teeth from dental plaque? Certainly, if you could keep plaque from coming into contact with teeth, the incidence of tooth decay would drop considerably. Right? While we cannot completely seal each of your teeth, we do offer sealants. Not sure what to expect […]
Dental Bonding: Step by Step
Is your smile pleasing in appearance aside from some minor concerns? Perhaps you feel disappointed by small chips in your teeth. Or, maybe you imagine your smile would look dramatically improved if only you could close the gaps between your teeth but you are wholly uninterested in braces, so you assume you will just have […]
