Your Saliva
Saliva is not one of those topics that come up in polite conversation. But saliva, no matter how disgusting you may find it, is extremely important, even vital to your oral health. Saliva does a number of things for your mouth. It keeps your mouth hydrated, helps carry fluoride and minerals to your teeth, washes… Read more »
Educating You on Enamel
When you have questions about different things pertaining to your health – especially things you don’t want to discuss publicly – you likely go to the internet for information. And that’s why we’re here! We know that enamel is a widely-used term in the dental world, and if you don’t know what it is, it’s… Read more »
The Detection of Cavities
You try hard to keep up with your dental hygiene so that your smile can shine at its best. Despite your best efforts, a cavity can form in your mouth. You may be wondering how your cavity formed. Dr. and our team are eager to teach you about cavities and how to detect them. Cavities… Read more »
Did You Know Dentures Provide These Exciting Results?
Dentures are a popular method of replacing missing teeth because they are removable appliances that can fill large and small areas of missing tooth loss to provide full smiles. Partial dentures may be ideal for a few lost teeth, and complete dentures offer a full artificial dental arch. Dentures go beyond simple tooth replacement to… Read more »
Sugar Saps Your Oral Health
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a recommendation that no one over the age of 3 should eat more than 50 grams (12.5 teaspoons) of sugar a day. That amount is equivalent to the sugar found in a 12 ounce can of Coca-cola. As of November 2015, the FDA warned that sugar shouldn’t… Read more »
Dental Fillings: Common Questions Asked
If you have questions about dental fillings, then you have come to the right blog. Here, our dentist, Dr. , is happy to discuss some details about dental fillings that might answer the questions you have. To provide the information, is happy to answer commonly asked questions, which are: Q: What types of dental fillings… Read more »
A Rundown of Routine Dental Appointments
It’s about time for your routine dental appointment. You may be wondering what to expect at your six-month appointments. We are more than happy to give you a rundown of your upcoming appointment. Professional Dental Cleaning When you come in to , your teeth will be professionally cleaned of plaque and tartar. These cleanings help… Read more »
Fluoride for Children
Fluoride is a naturally occurring compound in the earth and found in groundwater. Fluorine is element number nine in the periodic table of elements and has been added to the water supply in the US since the 1950s. Since then, fluoride has been a valuable asset in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease… Read more »
A Lost Tooth Can Be Replaced by a Dental Bridge
A dental bridge is a dental restoration that is used to replace one or more missing teeth. A tooth replacement with a dental crown connected on either side makes up a dental bridge. The dental crowns are connected to the teeth on either side of the gap to anchor the bridge in place. Do I… Read more »
Treating a Small Cavity With a Dental Filling Can Prevent Further Damage
If you find yourself practicing poor or inconsistent oral hygiene, you could be at an increased risk of many dental health problems, one of the most concerning of these being tooth decay. Without timely treatment, even a minor cavity can develop within the tooth to cause extensive damage. If you receive cavity treatment early, a… Read more »