October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

Do you have dentures that you have you gotten recently? In trying to get used to them, are you having some unexpected problems? Your new teeth can restore your smile, but if you’re having issues, you may lose confidence in the restorations. Today we would like to discuss a couple common issues that you could experience and what you can... read more »

A dentist will often use a simple dental filling to treat a minor case of tooth decay. This treatment plan might also be used to treat an insignificant chip or small area of dental attrition. Once the durable material has been applied to the defective area of tooth enamel it will restore the tooth's essential structure for many years. Consistent... read more »

When you have suffered an injury, the body reacts by inflaming or creating swelling in that area. Inflammation can occur on any part of the body, inside and out—even in the mouth. This is the way the body repairs itself. There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. A type of acute inflammation would be when you scald the... read more »

Building the best smiles can consist of several different issues. Not only will you have to take care of your oral hygiene, but you need to have risk prevention plans in place to ensure accidents are minimized. However, if you should ever lose a tooth, a tooth replacement treatment will be necessary. To test your knowledge on tooth replacements and... read more »

Is one of your teeth giving you trouble? Have you been living with this discomfort for some time? Does it seem like your daily routine gets interrupted because of the discomfort you feel? If so, you could have an infection in your tooth that can be treated with a root canal. What is a root canal? A root canal is... read more »

As you grow older your chances of suffering from oral or pharyngeal cancer will statistically start to increase. However, increased risk factors such as a family history of oral cancer, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse can increase your chances of developing oral cancer at any age. Early detection of oral and pharyngeal cancer is essential for improving treatment success rates.... read more »