When you break a tooth, it places your smile at risk of developing an infection. Your natural enamel normally provides a sturdy barrier that blocks out bacterial growth, but when this becomes damaged, it can let in harmful microorganisms. They can make their way through dentin (the material that composes the bulk of the tooth),… Read more »
Month: August 2024
Keep An Eye On Your Oral Health
Your smile needs consistent maintenance, and that takes place both at home and in the dental office. In between your trips to the dentist for a biannual checkup and cleaning, the responsibility of handling your oral health falls squarely on your shoulders, and this means sticking to your schedule when it comes to your brushing… Read more »
See A Better Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry
Your smile is an interesting thing. Unlike any other area of your body, your appearance is tied up in your oral health, and sometimes, that can give you the opportunity to improve both at the same time. This also means that changes that you make to your look can also impact the functionality of your… Read more »
Discover The Difference With Dental Implants
Your smile means a lot to you, and we know that you want to have a functional, attractive set of teeth throughout your life. Sometimes, however, your oral health may make it necessary to extract one or more of your natural teeth due to infection, periodontal disease, or another condition. While you dentist tries hard… Read more »
Making Periodontal Progress To Your Gum Health
Your teeth are not the only part of your smile, but they are what people tend to focus on the most. They also rely on the strength and support of the tissue around them, and so it is important to make sure that you are working toward positive oral health by caring for your entire… Read more »
Comfortable, Quiet Oral Appliance Therapy
Do you struggle with your sleep? It could be a sign of a common sleep disorder, and two of the five most prevalent of these conditions are related to your oral health. If your loved ones have started to bring up their concern over your loud snoring, this is a frequent sign of obstructive sleep… Read more »
Time For a Back-To-School Checkup!
Your little one deserves dedicated dental care, and that starts with their routine visits for cleanings and examinations. Just like you do, your child needs to see a dentist at least twice each year, and this means that if they have not been seen yet in 2024, they could be running behind. When it’s time… Read more »
A Chipped Tooth Can Become An Issue
Breaking a tooth is a serious thing, and most people know to contact their dentist when they experience damage to a part of their smile. When your enamel is lost, with it goes the protection it provides for the vulnerable tissue within, and this can lead to a nagging toothache that requires a root canal… Read more »
Achieve A Sparkling Smile With Your Dentist
When it comes to your appearance, the quality of your smile makes a big difference. Even with a dedication to brushing and flossing, however, extrinsic enamel staining can happen, and when it does, it is best to reach out to your dentist to learn about safe and effective ways to whiten your teeth. Achieving a sparkling… Read more »
A Cleaning And Examination Keeps You Safe
Have you had a biannual dental checkup yet in 2024? They are called that for a reason, and it is not because you need one every two years; these appointments are generally required every six months, meaning that if you have not been into the office yet, then you are falling behind in your oral… Read more »