Did you know that plaque can lead to gum disease—which can lead to a loss of teeth and even bone structure? This is one of the reasons that most dentists will recommend having a checkup once every six months. But, despite what a dentist is able to do, the cleaning that happens at home is arguably more important. But, what... read more »
The American Dental Association recommends that athletes participating in contact sports be fitted for a custom mouth guard. There are essentially three different types of mouthguards you can choose from. Finding the one that is right for you often depends on use, need and cost. Stock mouth guards are simple and inexpensive. You can find them at most sporting goods... read more »
Of course teeth and gums are not the only things in your mouth that will benefit from a regular cleaning and a good oral hygiene regimen. The tongue itself, with all of its rough surfaces, can also harbor bacteria. This can lead to halitosis, which is also known as bad breath. There are a couple of different options for cleaning... read more »
Oral care is extremely important, especially if you want your child to grow into a strong and healthy smile, but sometimes parents aren’t sure what they need to do to help their child. If you could be considered as one of these parents, we have some suggestions for you! Bring your child in for a checkup We recommend bringing your... read more »
It is extremely important to visit your dentist at least every six months, just like it’s important to care for your smile at home. However, even if you are doing everything you can for your smile, trouble can still sometimes occur. Here are a few ideas that can help you identify potential problems. Your Gums Bleed: You may have heard... read more »
We all know that oral health and proper tooth care are important, and we invite you to bring your child to our dentist when they are about one year old so we can help. But did you know that there are things you can do to care for your child’s smile even when they are an infant? In fact, you... read more »
After you have a tooth extracted, it is important to take care of the extraction site. Doing so is important in protecting the formation of the blood clot which aids healing in this area. If the blood clot is dislodged, then the bone and nerves of the extraction site are exposed, which can cause pain and infection called dry socket.... read more »
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that reside in the back of your mouth, and usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25. Through X-rays, your dentist should be able to tell you what stage your wisdom teeth are at and whether or not you need them removed. Many people who have their wisdom teeth removed... read more »