Category: Preventive Dentistry

Why Do I Need Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extraction can seem like a pretty drastic measure. Most dentistry is about preserving your teeth, so why would you want to extract one or more of them? Tooth extraction is a preventive procedure that can address current oral health issues and circumvent new ones. Tooth extraction may be performed for a number of reasons,… Read more »

Dental Cleaning Tailored to Your Teeth

Professional dental cleanings are a fundamental part of preserving your teeth throughout the course of your life. Proper oral hygiene at home is crucial to keeping cavities away, but you should also be visiting your dentist twice per year for checkups and cleanings. Even the most diligent home brushers and flossers still need help reaching… Read more »

Make a Smile Checklist for Yourself

Everyone wants a bright, beautiful smile that stands out in photos. If you want to make improvements to the appearance of your smile, there are cosmetic dentistry treatments that can brighten or straighten your teeth. However, a major part of keeping your smile beautiful is keeping your teeth healthy. If you take proper care of… Read more »

The Benefits of a Professional Dental Cleaning

Cleaning your teeth keeps them safe and healthy when faced with the threat of bacteria. As bacteria build up, they can cause cavities and gum disease. Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing your teeth can remove this bacterial buildup and prevent the development of cavities. A daily cleaning schedule at home is vital… Read more »

Smile Gifts: When All You Want For Christmas Is Your…

When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to become focused on gifts that include home goods, clothing, cosmetics, and more! However, one area for potential gift-giving that may remain overlooked but that’s just as fantastic as any other? Your smile! Don’t forget to include anything you really want for Christmas on your wish list, whether… Read more »

How To Get An A+ In Dental Care

Of course you would prefer to get an A+ in dental care, if you were to be graded, than to receive anything else! So, whether you feel you’re already getting super-high marks or if you can readily admit your efforts are only somewhat satisfactory, we’re here to help. With some clarification and simple suggestions from… Read more »

Smile Sensitivity: What Exactly Is Going On?

In addition to the fact that smile sensitivity can seem to show up out of nowhere, there’s the fact that you may have no idea why it’s happening! This, of course, feels like adding insult to injury. Not only are you dealing with discomfort but as for how to proceed with making things better (or… Read more »

Your Smile Care Note-To-Self: Write It All Down! 

Smile care is something that you need to keep up with on a daily basis, if you are interested in keeping your grin healthy and beautiful! There are also some long-term details to keep up with. Of course, it all seems like it’s quite manageable, until you wake up and suddenly remember that you should… Read more »

Good Questions: Answers To Uncertainty About Missing Teeth

If you have questions about missing teeth but you have never asked us, remember: This is common for many patients! You might not have a single problem with your oral health at the moment, so you feel shy bringing up questions about tooth loss (though you’re very curious). On the other hand, you may want… Read more »

Don’t Ignore Gum Changes! See Us Soon. 

When all is well with your gum health, you probably won’t spend very much time thinking about your gums. They’ll display a pale pink color, they won’t feel like much of anything, and you’ll just go about your usual brushing, flossing, and other daily tasks like you usually do. However, when you look up one day… Read more »