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 […]
Category: General Dentistry
How Do You Protect Your Smile On Thanksgiving?
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? If you plan on gathering with friends and family then you’re most likely looking forward to a big meal. While feasting and visiting, be sure to be aware of how sugary foods and drinks can endanger the health of your smile. You can take steps to protect your smile this […]
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Dental Bonding: Frequently Asked Questions
You may have heard the word “composite” before – it’s what we use in both bonding and fillings. This synthetic resin material is moldable. We can even match its color to your surrounding tooth or teeth. Thanks to composite, we offer dental bonding to repair minor aesthetic damage that disrupts the beauty and uniformity of […]
Answering Questions About Bruxism
While good dental hygiene can help you prevent the most common dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, other conditions might not be as simple to prevent. In some instances, you might be endangering your teeth without even realizing it, especially if you experience bruxism (consistently grinding your teeth). If you catch yourself […]
How Sugar Causes Cavities
Were you always warned by your parents about sugar and cavities? Would they talk about how eating too much candy could rot your teeth, especially if you didn’t brush your teeth before going to bed? Those slightly vague warnings may have been effective as a child, but as an adult, you might be more interested […]
Looking for Optimal Health? Add Spinach to your Diet
When you’re thirsty, nothing quenches your thirst like a nice, tall, cold glass of freshly squeezed spinach juice. Okay, maybe this sounds like a drink that only Popeye could love. However, if you are jumping on the trendy juicing train, throwing some handfuls of spinach in with your apples, carrots, and other fruits and veggies […]
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What Can You Eat after a Tooth Extraction?
Oral surgery can include minor matters or more serious dental troubles. Common procedures that may inhibit your ability to eat and speak for at least a short while range from fillings to dental implants. Extracting teeth is necessary when a wisdom tooth is impacted or partially erupted, a tooth has “died” due to trauma, or […]
Gear Up for Football Season with Athletic Mouthguards
With school back in session, football season is here. Unfortunately, rigorous training sessions and games can lead to injuries. Teeth are particularly vulnerable to high impact sports like football. To help protect athlete’s smiles from the blows that are likely to occur, mouth protection is essential. Be aware of common dental injuries that can result […]
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Is Tooth Renewal an Actual Possibility?
Fascinating scientific research is constantly underway to improve the field of dentistry. Through studies over many years, scientists have discovered the importance of fluoride and dental sealants. That’s just one of many examples of important dental innovations that are now a regular part of the oral health world. Recent research done at the University of […]
Tooth Loss from Periodontal Disease?
When periodontal disease wreaks havoc on your teeth and gums, you are at risk for serious infection, loose teeth, and even tooth loss. Once a tooth is lost, there can be a domino effect of continuing tooth loss, one after the other. Why? This is a result of jawbone diminishment, and probably the only way […]
