Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

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, catching problems in their early... read more »

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 tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

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 living cells it can’t grow... read more »

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 your family history. We will... read more »

Eating leafy greens, like kale and spinach, is not only healthy for your body but can also help you have a healthy mouth. We all know that we should avoid sweet and sticky foods that can do damage to our teeth, but there are some foods, like leafy greens, that you should include in your diet to make sure your... read more »

Do you wake up with a dry mouth? Does your mouth frequently feel sticky during the day? If so, you might be suffering from a condition known as xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth. It may be important to understand the causes of your dry mouth because saliva can play several key functions in your oral health. It can help... read more »

Are you familiar with the risks associated with diabetes and how it can impact your smile? Diabetes affects nearly thirty million Americans, and our office is well trained in providing treatments contoured to your needs. If you are diabetic, your body's ability to process sugar will be altered, so you will need specific treatments to help handle your oral health... read more »

Did you know that an oral accident or injury can set back your health care by decades? To help target oral health risks that can damage your teeth and gums, make sure you include treatments that can improve your oral health and any potential therapies that come with it. To ensure your smile can continue to thrive in the future,... read more »