The Basics: Tooth Decay

Your oral health care is fundamental for limiting the effects of several risks that can occur. Because tooth decay is so destructive to your smile and it can wear down your tooth enamel rather quickly, it is important to implement several treatments and plans in place to limit the effects of tooth decay. Oftentimes, tooth… Read more »

Bone Grafting Basics for Dental Implant Placement

During the process of placing dental implants, we may need to perform foundational steps such as grafting additional material to the jawbone to ensure your dental restoration will have the support it needs. Our will perform an initial oral exam to assess the quality of the jawbone and determine if it is too weak or… Read more »

Getting a Healthy Smile With Braces

A healthy smile isn’t just about brushing and flossing. It also involves teeth that are properly aligned, creating a vibrant, attention-grabbing smile. Aligned teeth actually decrease your risk for cavities and gum disease, since you eliminate the nooks and crannies where tartar and germs can build up. Here at our practice in , , we’re… Read more »

Peak Oral Health Levels: Mouth Jewelry

Several oral health risks arise due to microscopic damage that can occur to your tooth enamel. However, damage to your teeth and gums can also come from outside sources. One known risk of dental damage that can routinely arise is through the implementation of mouth jewelry. Mouth jewelry in the form of lip and tongue… Read more »

Dentistry in Motion: Mouth Guards

Continually guarding your mouth against the risks of dental dangers includes making sure you’re aware of potential risks factors for dental damage and address any high-risk activities you may be involved in and what you can do to keep your teeth and gums safe. If you feel you are at risk for an oral accident… Read more »

Throw Away the Floss String and Use a Water Flosser

Removing plaque and tartar from your teeth is vital to your dental health. Brushing is only one of the weapons in the war against tooth decay and periodontitis. The standard recommendation by dentists is to floss 1x  each day to remove food and bacteria from your teeth and gums. But, let’s face it, daily flossing… Read more »

How to Treat Dry Mouth

If you suffer from dry mouth, you most likely have a dry, cottony feeling in your mouth that just won’t seem to go away. This can be quite troublesome, especially because you might feel like you are thirsty all the time. The good news is that there are things you can do to help your… Read more »

What’s the Point of Dental Sealants?

Why do we apply dental sealants? The primary reason is to shield your chompers from unnecessary damage resulting from bacteria and leftover food particles in your mouth. Keep reading to see exactly what we mean by this. It can be tricky to brush every spot and corner of your chompers (including those tricky-to-reach molars), but… Read more »

Answer Your Questions on Dental Anxiety Treatments

  To protect your teeth from any oral health risks that can often arise throughout your life, it is always important to visit your dentist for routine examinations in professional cleaning. However, many individuals are afraid to visit their dentist because they are worried about receiving oral health care treatments and work on their smile…. Read more »

Products for Treating Dry Mouth

Xerostomia is the most underestimated serious oral condition. Complications of dry mouth include difficulty swallowing, breathing and talking, so you should take it seriously. We care about your oral health, so we amassed this post about dry mouth and some things you should know about it. Products you can use to treat xerostomia include saliva… Read more »