Do you ever notice a crackling or popping sensation in your jaw? Why does your jaw pop? A popping jaw is often related to the onset of TMJ disorder, also known as TMD. A widespread jaw joint disorder, TMD can lead to serious complications without treatment. We can help restore the health and comfort of […]
Should You Be Worried About Grinding Your Teeth?
Keeping up with good dental health can seem like a lot. For instance, you have to brush your teeth at least twice every day and floss at least once to keep oral bacteria and plaque at bay. You should also be cautious with your eating habits, taking care not to overindulge on sugar that could […]
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Does Your Tooth Need A Veneer?
We’ve discussed how bonding, contouring, and even dental crowns can restore a damaged tooth. However, we offer another cosmetic option: porcelain veneers. With this restoration, we can reshape teeth and mask common esthetics complains. Does your tooth need a veneer? […]
5 Steps For Keeping Little Smiles Healthy
We often speak to parents with many questions about children’s dental health. For example, many are unsure whether toddlers need their teeth brushed as often as adults do, or if children really need dental cleanings below a certain age. Let’s not forget questions about diet and what foods to avoid. Today, we’re going to address […]
Quiz: What Causes Cavities?
What causes cavities? Understanding the cause of tooth decay can allow you to take steps to avoid it in the first place. Avoiding decay can also protect your smile from complications, such as infection or in extreme cases, tooth loss. First, you need to understand what factors can lead to the onset of a cavity. […]
Do Cracked Teeth Need Crowns?
In the past, we’ve blogged about how dental bonding and other treatment options can repair chipped teeth. But what about dental fractures? Often less noticeable and in some cases, more serious, a dental fracture requires immediate treatment to help protect the tooth from complications. Do cracked teeth need crowns? Will your tooth also require endodontic […]
How Do You Address Emergency Situations?
We consider a dental emergency to include any non-life threatening pain or injury to your teeth or gums. When such a situation arises, you should see us right away. Otherwise, complications could develop that further threaten your oral health. Fortunately, we can address these situations and even offer advice on addressing discomfort prior to seeing […]
How Do I Avoid Gum Disease?
With the coming new year we hope you vow to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. Gum disease impacts millions of people and can lead to problems with your oral health, including tooth loss. How do you avoid gum disease? What warning signs should you watch for? […]
Do You Want A Brighter Smile In 2017?
Would you like a brighter smile in 2017? If you would like to start the new year with a new smile, then give us call. We offer a variety of cosmetic treatments, including professional teeth whitening, to help remove discoloration and brighten smiles by multiple shades. We want you to enjoy a gorgeous smile you […]
Which Type Of Denture Does Your Smile Need?
Missing multiple teeth can lead to problems eating or being understood when speaking. You can also feel embarrassed and develop serious complications, such as misalignment or facial collapse due to loss of jawbone density. To combat tooth loss, we can recommend a number of different prosthetics. Which type of denture does your smile need? […]
