Brushing your teeth twice each day with a fluoride toothpaste is important for cleaning away bacterial deposits from the faces and contours of your teeth. This should be followed up by thoroughly flossing between each of your teeth as well as along the gumline once each day. If you are sometimes lax with this important… Read more »
Posts Tagged: tooth decay
How Cavities Invade Healthy Teeth
You may be under the impression that cavities only happen to people who never brush or floss their teeth. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Cavities can occur to healthy smiles, and we are here to tell you why. If a tooth becomes fractured, possibly as a result of tooth grinding or chewing on a… Read more »
A Tooth Missing a Filling Might Need to Be Treated with a Crown
Dental fillings are commonly used to repair chips and cavities. While they are bonded securely to the surrounding tooth enamel, it is possible for the passage of time and oral hygiene complications to weaken the connection. This can eventually lead to the filling falling out. Should this befall you, it’s important to seek professional dental… Read more »
How to Keep Your Smile Happy for the Holidays
Keep your smile happy for the holidays by caring for it daily with safe and effective oral health care habits. With the coming of the season, additional risks present themselves leaving us vulnerable to oral accidents or place us at a higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease. wants to ensure you are doing… Read more »
What Do You Value Most in Your Braces?
As we begin the downward slide into the final stretches of the year, the weather may take a turn for the worse, but our oral health should be as strong as ever. With the many breaks that the winter holidays provide us, now is the perfect time to come in and get the braces you’ve… Read more »
The Steps to Expect During a Dental Cleaning Appointment
If you’re about to visit our office and receive a dental cleaning and checkup, then our team is happy to tell you what to expect so you feel calm, comfortable, and prepared in the dental chair! When you come into our office and meet with Dr. , you can expect the following steps to occur:… Read more »
Does Smoking Affect Your Mouth?
Everyone wants to have that beautiful movie star smile. It can give you confidence and help you with different daily activities. However, some habits can get in the way of a beautiful smile. Smoking is one of these habits. It can give you yellow teeth and bad breath, but it will also do more to… Read more »
