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Your Fluoride Sources
Fluoride is a natural mineral that actually enables your tooth enamel to rebuild itself, fortifying your teeth from tooth decay. This is why we recommend you expose your teeth to some form of fluoride each day. Here are some common sources to consider: – Fluoride toothpaste: You’ll want to brush your teeth twice a day… Read more »
Crown Lengthening: For “Gummy” Smiles
If you feel self-conscious about your smile because your gums tend to show or you’d like to have some restorative dental work done but your gums are in the way, there is no need to worry—Dr. can help you. With the help of team of specialists, Dr. can offer your smile a crown lengthening treatment…. Read more »
What to Do About Bleeding Gums
Many people see a little pink in the sink when they are brushing their teeth or flossing and they tend to pay no attention to it. This can be a mistake. If your gums are bleeding, something may be wrong. Here’s what may be going on: – You don’t floss very often. If you’ve taken… Read more »
A Professional Dental Cleaning and Daily Oral Hygiene Improvements Might Be Able to Treat Gingivitis
Hardened tartar can form on your teeth near the gumline as a result of an inadequate daily oral hygiene routine. As it starts to build up the bacterial presence in the periodontal tissues can cause the inflammation and potential infection of gum disease. The early form of gum disease, which is known as gingivitis, can… Read more »
A Chipped Tooth That Appears in Your Smile a Dentist Might Be Able to Repair It with a Composite Dental Filling
If you have a bad habit of biting your nails, nibbling on pens and pencils, or using your teeth to open packages, you are placing your front teeth at increased risk of suffering a dental fracture. When one of these teeth is chipped it can alter your smile’s appearance. Even if the tooth doesn’t cause… Read more »
Coping Methods Before and After Tooth Extraction
When you prepare for a tooth extraction, it’s important to take care of your body for at least 48 hours, both before and after the extraction surgery. Before the surgery, refrain from any unhealthy habits from your life that can further damage the area, such as smoking and chewing tobacco or playing high-risk contact sports…. Read more »
Basic Teeth Whitening Strategies
Do your teeth have staining or discoloration? Are they yellowed and fading? Have no fear; there is a solution! Here you’ll find some basic teeth whitening strategies to consider implementing: Store-Bought Teeth Whitening Systems: – The most common type of teeth whitening treatments are over-the-counter products that can be purchased online or at your local… Read more »
The Fundamentals of Root Canals
Saving a damaged tooth is always better than extracting and replacing it. Even in cases in which the pulp of the tooth has been damaged by trauma or disease, a root canal may be the answer. For more information about root canals, please see below. – Root canals are used to remove damaged pulp… Read more »
The Uses of Endodontics in Dentistry
The uses of endodontics in dentistry are primarily focused on the oral health within a tooth, mainly the pulp and the root tissues. Here are some things you should know about endodontics: – Each year in the USA, Endodontists save millions of teeth with endodontic repairs, including root canals. – By saving a tooth with… Read more »
Dental Implant Facts
Do you have a missing tooth? If so, it’s time to replace it with a dental implant! Dental implants provide strong and sturdy results and they can give you the smile you need to live life comfortably! To help you know a little more, Dr. and our dental team are happy to share some facts… Read more »
