October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Dental Hygiene Month

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,... Read more »

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 bone from the missing... Read more »

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 substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have... Read more »

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 diseases which might also take into account... Read more »

Don’t Doubt the Dental Benefits of Tooth Decay Prevention and Care

Are you aware of the risks associated with tooth decay and what commonly causes it? Tooth decay is a condition in which your tooth enamel is slowly worn down. As your tooth enamel is a thin layer that protects the inner linings of your teeth, so it must be cared for as much as possible…. Read more »

You Can Receive a Dental Bridge in Place of a Cracked Tooth

Cracking a tooth is a very unfortunate occurrence that we hope you don’t have to experience in your lifetime. However, if it happens and the cracked tooth is so severe that your oral health is compromised, the tooth may need to be pulled. To replace a badly cracked tooth, we can offer several tooth restoration… Read more »

How to Prevent Dental Emergencies

Do you want to know more about preventing dental emergencies? If so, our dentist, Dr. , is happy to help you! Dental emergencies can still happen, but there are things you can do to reduce your chances of experiencing one. Here are some tips: -Wear a mouthguard while you’re active: A mouthguard can protect your… Read more »

Canker Sores and Cold Sores Are Not The Same

Mouth sores are annoying. They can be irritating and ugly, and can even cause quite a bit of pain. Two of the most common kinds of mouth sores are canker sores and cold sores. Though often referred to interchangeably, they are not, in fact, the same. Canker sores are small ulcerations with a white or… Read more »

Getting Dental Sealants

Are you vulnerable to cavities on your teeth? If you don’t have dental sealants applied, the answer may be yes. We amassed this post to help you learn a small bit more about dental sealants; continue reading to increase your understanding, and feel free to contact us to plan an appointment if you’d like to… Read more »

Calcium Daily Dose, Sans Milk

To get the recommended daily dose of calcium, many people turn to dairy products. They are excellent calcium sources. But if you need to limit dairy, how can you get the recommended daily dose of 1,000-2,000mg per day? There are actually many non-dairy foods with great calcium content. Here are some alternatives to consider: Dark… Read more »