The onset of gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, is often due to negligent or improper oral hygiene care, skipping dental appointments intended to clean and examine teeth for problems, tobacco use, and overall poor health choices. There are signs to indicate it is...
Tooth loss can impact your ability to speak clearly, discourage smiling, and most devastatingly can interfere with eating the foods we love. Dental implants are the closest substitute for our biological teeth, and make talking, smiling, and eating enjoyable once again. Tooth loss can occur for...
“Soda”, “pop”, “soft drink” … whatever term you use to refer to that cold, thirst-quenching drink you enjoy, you might begin to find that too much of this “good thing” can be doing considerable damage to your teeth. Your family dentist can address the harmful...
Is your smile flawed? Do you wish your teeth were straighter and whiter? You don’t have to suffer with a noticeably flawed smile. There are cosmetic services available that will improve the appearance of your teeth substantially without looking unnatural. One popular option among patients...
As we get older, our bodies undergo noticeable changes and just like any other health system, the aging process affects oral health. In addition to the impact of aging on oral health, there is a connection between overall wellbeing and the health of teeth and...
Stress is everywhere … work, home, commuting in your car or public transportation, school, health concerns, appearance, finances, kids … stress producing conditions are daily and there seems to be no escape. One of the symptoms resulting from daily stresses can be found and treated...
Having straight teeth is more important than just a winning smile. Straight teeth enhance the ability to keep teeth and gums healthy and free from decay and disease. Invisalign clear aligners offer a way to straighten teeth without utilizing the traditional metal bands, brackets, and...
Dental amalgam is the silver material used to restore a tooth when decay mandates the tooth be filled. This was the norm for decades until different materials were introduced that served the same purpose without the concerns. Fears over the contents of amalgam have led...
We need our teeth to chew properly, pronounce words correctly, and smile confidently. Your dentist will do his part as long as we show up for our appointments, but the things we can do to control our dental destiny are numerous. On a positive note, brushing...
A dental implant is a tiny post that is surgically placed in gum tissue where one or more teeth have been lost. One of the primary concerns when considering dental implants is whether the gum tissue is healthy enough and has sufficient bone strength to...