October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Dental Hygiene Month

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems,... Read more »

Dental Implant Placement Basics as a Step-by-Step Process

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing... Read more »

Enamel-Friendly Foods for Your Teeth

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have... Read more »

How Routine Dental Checkups Help Your Smile in the Long Run

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account... Read more »

Got Questions About Brushing? Here Are Your Answers

If you have questions about brushing, our dentist, Dr. , is happy to help you. It’s important to find the answers as soon as possible because knowing all you need to know about brushing can help you have the top-notch brushing routine you need to care for your smile. So, to help you find the… Read more »

Teen Smile Facts

Your teen’s smile is very important, especially because it helps them eat, talk and, you know, smile. It’s best if your teen has the best teeth and gums possible—not only because it will help them have a beautiful smile that boosts their confidence, but because it can help them have the top-notch oral health they… Read more »

Tooth Hazards: What to Watch For

It is important to remember that your teeth are designed for eating food and not for other purposes. If you continually use your teeth in ways that they not designed, you can suffer dental damage. Furthermore, you can even end up suffering dental damage in the form of stains and discolorations based on the substances… Read more »

Outlining the Basics of Halitosis Treatments & Prevention

If your suffering from bad breath, also known as halitosis, there are numerous treatment options you can use. In addition, numerous prevention techniques should be used and employed to ensure your smile can remain safe from the effects of foul odors emanating from your mouth. Listed below are a few options at your disposal: –… Read more »

Learn More About Fluoride by Taking This Quiz

Fluoride is a natural mineral that can help your smile in a myriad of ways. To teach you more about fluoride in , , our dentist, Dr. , has provided this fluoride quiz. Good luck! Question No. 1: Only children’s teeth can be benefitted by fluoride. A. True B. False Question No. 2: Fluoride can… Read more »

Tooth-Healthy Foods For the Holidays

The holidays are upon us, and that means lots of parties, friends, and really fantastic food. It is easy to get carried away by eating lots of sweets–but that can be bad for your teeth. The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice mouth health to eat delicious food! Here are a few great… Read more »