All You Need to Know About Dental Cleanings and Exams
Sometimes six-month checkups can make patients a little nervous. However, this is typically because they don’t know much about the appointment and they have a little bit of dental anxiety. If you’re one of these people, there is no need to feel nervous about your appointment. Our dentist, Dr. , and dental team will take… Read more »
Facts about Root Canals
Within the root of each tooth is the all-important pulp. This pulp is responsible for the sensory function of your teeth as well as the replacement of dentin in response to trauma. It contains blood vessels that keep it moisturized and nourished. However, if the pulp of a tooth is damaged, it is still possible… Read more »
When You’ve Broken a Crown
Dental crowns are durable dental restorations that can offer you the strong and beautiful teeth you are seeking. Even so, crowns are not invincible; they are subject to neglect, wear and tear, and injury. If you have recently broken or damaged your dental crown in , , our dental team would be happy to help… Read more »
Tooth Sensitivity Toothpaste Might Only Mask Symptoms of a More Serious Dental Problem
Tooth sensitivity symptoms often include experiencing pain or discomfort when consuming hot, cold, sweet, or acidic things. This can drive many people to forgo the foods and beverages they enjoy. Many people in a situation like this will turn to brushing their teeth with a brand of toothpaste formulated with potassium nitrate. While this may… Read more »
Avoid Gum Disease if You Can
Did you know, that gum disease can be avoidable? With proper oral health habits and regular dental checkups, you can help stop or reverse gum disease. Here at in , , we care about your smile, which is why we are happy to provide you this basic information on how to avoid gum disease. Gum… Read more »
Dental Contouring Might Be Used to Reduce Your Chances of Suffering Dental Attrition
Ideally, each of your teeth is designed to meet at a correct and healthy angle with its partners in your dentition. This gives you the ability to efficiently bite, chew, and grind the foods you eat. Sometimes minor imperfections in the alignment of two or more teeth can cause a problem. In some of these… Read more »
Restore Your Full Smile with Partial or Complete Dentures
Restore your full smile with partial or complete dentures. Dentures have been around for a very long time and have an established track record as a quality tooth replacement treatment that is both functional and removable. Each night, you can remove your dentures and put them in plain water or soak them in a denture… Read more »
A Small Chip on a Tooth Can Sometimes Be Repaired with an Amalgam or Composite Filling
Bad habits, like improvising your teeth as tools, or nibbling on foreign objects can put you at increased risk of suffering a chip or small dental fracture. This is even more likely to be an issue if you grind your teeth at night without the protection of a quality dental guard. This can be especially… Read more »
How Can I Protect My Smile If I Grind My Teeth?
Unfortunately, the teeth-grinding habit plagues many smiles. If yours is one of these smiles, Dr. and our dental team is here to help you. Luckily, there are many things you can do to rid or eliminate the effects of the teeth-grinding habit. So, to help you protect your smile, we are happy to share some… Read more »
A Whitening Consultation Can Help You Find the Most Effective Method for Whitening Your Smile
Unsightly stains and yellowing teeth in your smile can leave you feeling uncomfortable in social situations. This can be even more disconcerting if you work in a career field that involves person-to-person interaction. While you might be tempted to try one of the whitening products sold in stores, it might not prove effective at addressing… Read more »
