Unfortunately, even the people with the best dental habits don’t see the dentist as often as they should. We recommend our patients see our team routinely for checkups and cleanings. Even if you brush and floss every day, these preventive visits are essential for safeguarding your smile against serious oral health concerns. Do you need […]
Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
Do you frequently encounter soreness or pain in your jaw or face? In many cases, this discomfort may be related to a jaw joint issue, such as TMJ disorder or bruxism. Understanding why your jaw hurts can allow a dentist to prescribe the most appropriate treatment options and restore your smile to full function and […]
Do Kids Need Fillings?
Children eventually lose their baby teeth, everyone knows this. Many parents ask us if treating a cavity in baby teeth is necessary, after all, these teeth will fall out. The fact is, kids need fillings to avoid a cavity becoming an infection and leading to serious discomfort or possibly premature tooth loss. Just like teens […]
How Do You Treat Bruxism?
Do you often encounter soreness in your jaw or head? Believe it or not, these could be warning signs of a serious problem related to your smile. Bruxism is a disorder that causes a patient to frequently grind his/her teeth or clench his/her jaw, eventually damaging the teeth and leading to other complications. How do […]
Does Your Smile Need A Crown?
We can use restorative dentistry to improve the function and overall health of a tooth or teeth. In fact, with one form of restoration we can completely change the tooth’s shape and color. We can also address a number of problems, both restorative and cosmetic. Does your smile need a crown? What does placement involve […]
How Do You Treat Cavities?
A cavity occurs when harmful bacteria can bypass the outer enamel, either via poor oral hygiene or injury, and reach the more sensitive layers of dentin. Without treatment, tooth decay continues to grow and expand, eventually increasing the risk of an infection. How do you treat cavities? What warning signs should we be aware of? […]
Do You Need Full Or Partial Dentures?
With dental bridges or single tooth dental implants, you typically replace one lost tooth at a time. However, what if you are missing multiple teeth? Advanced tooth loss can often be addressed with dentures. We offer multiple options for addressing advanced tooth loss. Do you need full or partial dentures to enjoy a whole smile […]
Why Do We Sometimes Need Extractions?
You may assume that as dental professionals, our job is to preserve teeth, not remove them. However, while we strive to ensure your smile remains healthy and whole, sometimes the best option for your smile is to remove a tooth. Why do we sometimes need extractions? Tooth removal may be necessary to prevent the spread […]
Do You Need A Bridge Or Dental Implant?
We want to help ensure our patients enjoy healthy smiles, which means addressing problems that arise, such as tooth loss. Missing teeth can have a negative impact on the health of your smile. Fortunately, we can replace your lost teeth with a prosthetic, such as a bridge or implant. Do you need a bridge or […]
4 Tips For Keeping Your Smile Bright
Have you currently undergone a professional teeth whitening procedure? Investing in the health and beauty of your smile is a wonderful thing. However, won’t your teeth just become stained again? While discoloration can’t be avoided completely, with the right steps you can significantly reduce the severity of future stains and allow your results to remain […]
