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...
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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...
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...
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...
Oral Health Care in Motion: Symptoms of Gum Disease
Due to the fact that gum disease is a progressive disease, you may want to start inspecting the health of the inner linings of your mouth to determine if the damage is already occurring. Gum disease - also referred to as periodontal disease - comes with several...
Dental Concerns to Watch Out for to Help Your Teen
Did you know there are many dental problems your teen might suffer from? Well, it’s true, which is why our dentist, Dr. [doctor_name], strongly encourages you to make smile care a top priority. It’s best to avoid those dental problems as much as possible so your teen...
Rebuilding Your Smile to Higher Levels
How often do you visit your dentist? How often do you think about your oral health in relation to the foods you're consuming? How often do you clean your teeth? Although these questions probably have varying answers, it’s important to treat them all with the same...
Content Smiles: Cavity Prevention
When implementing an effective oral hygiene routine, it's in your best interest to always be aware of the implications of plaque buildup and how it can contribute to cavities. A cavity is a condition in which a hole in your tooth forms, and limiting plaque buildup in...
Whitening Toothpaste Might Help Maintain Professionally Whitened Teeth
Dental stains can develop on the faces of your teeth when you frequently drink dark beverages or use tobacco products. If they aren’t removed in a reasonable amount of time the discolored material can start to saturate the microscopic textures on the surfaces of your...
What to Do If You Have Ongoing Tooth Pain
It’s not uncommon to experience persistent tooth pain, but many patients are unsure what steps to take to relieve their pain. First, you should never ignore dental pain, or else you are putting yourself at risk of increased discomfort and even the need for expensive...