Recognizing the Signs of Gum Disease
Can you recognize the signs and symptoms of gum disease? If not, you are not alone. Many people suffer from gum disease without even knowing it until it has progressed to an advanced stage. That is why, recognizing the early signs and symptoms can help prevent any long-term or harmful effects. Our , Dr. at… Read more »
Oral Trauma First Aid Might Be Needed While Seeking Professional Care
Sometimes an accidental blow to the mouth can cause significant damage to soft tissues and teeth. This often requires some basic first-aid to help manage pain and minimize complications while you seek professional treatment from a like Dr. . Any blood on your lip, chin or face can be gently wiped away with warm, wet… Read more »
How Dental Plaque Affects Your Smile
Do you have dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash that claim to “combat plaque”? This is an excellent characteristic for dental products, but what does it really mean? What is plaque and how does it affect your smile? We encourage you to learn more about dental plaque and its dangers to better understand the… Read more »
Caring for Your Toothbrush
Brushing your teeth is important, and it is important to that you use teeth-cleaning utensils that do the job right. In order to ensure that you receive maximum benefits from your teeth-cleaning tools it is important that they are cleaned and cared for on a daily basis. If you let your toothbrush fall into disrepair,… Read more »
First Aid for A Fractured Tooth
An accidental blow to the mouth or a hard fall on a slippery floor can sometimes result in a chip or fractures to your tooth enamel. When this happens, you should contact our dentist, , and schedule an appointment. In the meantime, you can there are first-aid steps that you can take. It might be… Read more »
Your Retainer Needs Special Oral Hygiene Habits
An orthodontist like Dr. may provide you with a hawley retainer after your braces have been removed. This is a removable dental appliance created from a special acrylic material. The retainer is designed to hold your teeth in place as they settle into their new alignment. Your retainer will need some basic care and consistent… Read more »
What are Dental Sealants Made From?
The benefits of dental sealants are great, and they’ve worked wonders for multiple of our patients’ smile. However, this hasn’t stopped a number of our other patients from questioning the materials used in dental sealants: namely, they’ve been curious about whether the BPA in dental sealants is dangerous. Since we recognize that you may also… Read more »
A Proper Course of Action Can Save a Loose Dental Crown
When we place a dental crown at , we secure it in place with a strong dental-grade adhesive. The whole process is designed to help the crown protect your smile for many years, but it can still come loose if affected by conditions such as complications of gum disease or a dental accident. If your… Read more »
Want a High-Tech Oral Hygiene Routine? Use These Tools
Many people are “keeping up with the times” and adopting a high-tech oral hygiene routine. This can help make oral hygiene a little more fun and exciting. Would you like to adopt a high-tech oral hygiene routine? If so, our dentist, Dr. , is happy to help you. There are many new-and-improved oral hygiene tools… Read more »
Why Do Dentures Adjust?
For most people, getting false teeth is a big adjustment. Getting used to the fit of the false teeth, having them optimized when required and learning to take care of them appropriately will take a little time. Please recognize that the whole staff at is rooting for you, and we’re here to assist you in… Read more »
