Category: Dentist

  Your teeth are very strong, but with continuous impact from chewing on ice, they can suffer from fractures or in the very least result in decay and enamel loss. Visits to the dentist will reveal the signs, but it is up to you to end a habit that can literally cost you your teeth.… Continue reading Is Chewing Ice Really Bad For Your Teeth?

    With a new year upon us, many people are looking into ways they can increase their health and wellbeing. Our practice has compiled five, easy-to-follow tips to improve your oral health this year. If it’s time for a cleaning or checkup, call our office to reserve an appointment. Visit the Dentist Regularly Part… Continue reading Follow These 5 Tips for a Healthier Mouth

  Does your mouth feel dry frequently? While dry mouth can be a noticeable side effect of dehydration, a lack of hydration is not always the underlying issue behind dry mouth. A variety of medications and health conditions can contribute to chronic dryness in the mouth. If you have persistent dry mouth, be sure to… Continue reading Look Carefully at Dry Mouth: Causes and Treatment

As we enter a new year, many people will be working on various resolutions to improve their health. Don’t leave your oral health out of the equation, as this aspect of your health plays an important role in your overall wellbeing. Get back on track with your professional dental care by scheduling an exam and… Continue reading Get a Good Start on Your Resolution to Maintain Your Oral Health

You may think you’re keeping your smile healthy just because you brush your teeth each morning, but if you have bad brushing habits, it may be ineffective or even doing more harm than good. Here are some bad brushing habits to kick to the curb. Using the wrong kind of toothbrush: Toothbrushes that are too… Continue reading Break These Bad Brushing Habits

You probably recognize that your teeth affect your appearance and help you to chew properly, but there are many more fascinating facts about the teeth that you may not realize. Here are a few interesting points about your teeth. Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Comprised of numerous layers of minerals,… Continue reading 4 Fun Teeth Facts

Gum inflammation is a common and noticeable symptom of periodontal disease. The presence of gum inflammation can also indicate that a person is at risk for developing gingivitis or periodontitis. Gum disease is of great concern to a dentist. This condition can destroy a person’s oral health if it is left untreated. Without professional treatment… Continue reading Why are my gums inflamed even though I brush and floss daily?

Being pregnant is a marvelous experience; but you are now responsible for taking care of your unborn child as well as yourself. Your appetite is likely to increase; and your body will seem to change every day. Your oral health can be in jeopardy; a change in hormones can impact your teeth and gums. If… Continue reading Keeping Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy

Taking your child to see the dentist every six months is one of the things you can do to promote great dental health. And if one of those visits takes place just before school starts, both you and your child will have the assurance that they are getting the school year started off on a… Continue reading Start Your Child’s School Year Off Right with a Dental Checkup

Have you been forgoing flossing because you feel like it’s unnecessary or you can’t make enough time for it in your oral hygiene routine? You’re probably doing your smile an injustice. Here’s the harm that can happen when you don’t floss every day. Floss is an essential tool for removing the sticky plaque film from… Continue reading What Happens When You Don’t Floss?