Tooth decay affects nearly everyone. In fact, only between 1% and 2% of people are immune to dental caries. Without treatment, a simple cavity can lead to an infection and a higher risk of tooth loss. Are there ways to avoid cavities? What steps can you take to prevent the onset of tooth decay in […]
What Do You Know About Bonding And Contouring?
When you chip a tooth or notice esthetic issues with your teeth, you may assume a restoration is your only treatment option. However, in many cases we can improve the appearance of a tooth quickly with a simple cosmetic treatment. What do you know about bonding and contouring? […]
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Do You Have Questions About Emergency Care?
Unfortunately, emergencies happen. You may damage or even knock-out a tooth, which means you need to contact your dentist right away. Even if the issue occurs after hours, give our office a call to schedule an emergency visit. Do you have questions about emergency care? What should you do to address a problem before seeing […]
How Do I Protect My Child’s Smile?
How do you protect your child’s smile? Like adults, children require routine care to avoid tooth decay and other oral health concerns. Otherwise, even at a young age poor oral health can lead to discomfort and premature tooth loss. Fortunately, we offer preventive treatments and can also educate you and your child on proper oral […]
How Do You Replace Missing Teeth?
Losing one or more teeth can hurt more than just your smile’s esthetics. Eventually, you can develop other complications that hinder your overall oral health. How do you replace missing teeth? Fortunately, we can address the situation with a dental prosthetic, allowing you to enjoy a whole and healthy smile again. […]
Wisdom Teeth: Myths And Facts
Do you feel like you’ve been hearing an awful lot about third molars lately? Perhaps you have started to wonder whether you require wisdom teeth removal but you don’t notice any signs that something is wrong with your smile. In fact, you’re not even certain what a wisdom tooth is or if you have any. […]
Restorative Dentistry Quiz
Do you know when to expect us to suggest restorative dentistry for your smile? Are you even certain what this area of dental care is all about? For starters, we suggest restorative care when your smile is in need of help because your oral health is in decline – this may include physical injury or […]
TMJ Disorder: Essential Details
TMJ disorder is a common functional disorder that you may hear friends or family discussing. You may even be thinking that this is a problem currently affecting your oral health. While you have likely gathered that it has something to do with your jaws, you may recognize that you’re a bit unsure regarding the specifics. […]
Happy New Year From Dr. Mai
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope that everybody is settling into 2016. For me, this is a bittersweet year as my little girl, Ashley, will be graduating from high school and starting her next chapter, college! In addition, my baby, Kevin, will start high school in the fall. Where has the time gone? It feels like […]
Dental Checkup Quiz: True Or False
When you schedule your appointment for a dental checkup, do you know what to expect from your upcoming experience? Or, do you simply know that this is something you have to do and that it is in some way related to maintaining a healthy smile? Because twice-annual checkups are so important, we encourage you to […]
