Every February we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month. This provides our office the opportunity to talk to children about the importance of their oral health. Here are some tips to help you with your little ones: AGES 3 TO 7 Show, Don’t Tell Floss once a day and brush and rinse twice a day, …
Lots of folks have lots of questions about how “teeth in a day” work so I thought I’d give you an idea of how that certain process is done and explain why it is so costly. First of all, this process is not really done in one day. Having said that, there is a “day” …
Do you or your loved one dislike your teeth and smile? From subtle changes to major repairs, our office can perform a variety of procedures that dramatically improve smiles! There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Bonding Bonding is tooth-colored material used to fill in gaps …
If you are self-conscious because you have missing teeth, wear dentures that are uncomfortable or don’t want to have good tooth structure removed to make a bridge, then dental implants are your answer. Dental implants are a popular and effective way to replace missing teeth and are designed to blend in with your other teeth. …
The American Academy of Periodontology encourages rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients not to brush off daily oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. Research has found that RA patients may have a greater risk of losing their teeth to periodontal disease which is a bacterial infection of the gums. A study published in the Journal …
Helpful hints to avoid the haunting! Avoid snacking on candy and drinking sugary beverages throughout the day. The plaque on your teeth contains bacteria that feeds on sugar and releases acid that attacks teeth. Continual sipping and snacking subjects your teeth to continuous acid attacks which could lead to the breakdown of tooth enamel which …
Periodontitis means “inflammation around the tooth” – it is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. With periodontitis (gum disease), the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, stick to the surface of the tooth and multiply – an overactive …
You may be among the 60% of normal adults who snore at least occasionally or you likely know someone who does. He (or she) may be the brunt of jokes at family gatherings. However, snoring is not a laughing matter. Snoring is more common in men than in women. When you sleep, the muscles in …
Flossing is an important oral hygiene practice. Tooth decay and gum disease can develop when plaque is allowed to build up on teeth and along the gum line. Professional cleaning, tooth brushing, and cleaning between teeth (flossing and the use of other tools such as interdental brushes) have been shown to disrupt and remove plaque. …
I’m sure by now most of you have seen the commercials highlighting all of the options for straightening your smile using clear aligners such as Invisalign. Many of my patients have wanted to have straighter teeth for years and are realizing how easy it is using clear aligners. With Clear aligners you can choose to …
WE ARE REOPENING!
Based on the guidance of state and local officials, we will be returning to treating patients for routine cleanings and procedures. Our top priority has always been the health of our patients and team. Going forward we will be adding even more safety precautions during your appointments...
