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 »

By now you may have already seen the value of daily oral hygiene when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth with strong teeth and gums. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush combined with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing in between the teeth and along the gum line at least once daily, while consistently... read more »

Even though we believe that the best place for your teeth is in your smile, there may be times when a tooth needs to be extracted. We may do everything we can to save that tooth, but it could be beyond aid as a result of an oral trauma or dental decay. In order to protect your dental health, the... read more »

Is your smile missing a tooth? Are you less confident or willing to share your smile as a result? If you would like to restore your smile and have a full set of teeth once again, we may be able to help. While there may be several options to consider, today we would like to take a closer look at... read more »

Are you, or your child, nervous about going to the dentist? Does the thought of an upcoming appointment bring up feeling of mild to moderate anxiety? You are not the only person to suffer from dental phobia. You may want to consider using nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, to help calm these nerves. Laughing gas is odorless, colorless... read more »

Do you have a cavity that needs to be filled? Are you trying to decide which kind of filling you should get? If you are, we would like to assist you by telling you a little bit about amalgam and composite fillings and why both of them can be beneficial to you. Amalgam fillings are made by using a mixture... read more »

Do you have a tooth that has been damaged from a trauma or decay? Does one of your teeth have a blemish you don’t want to see anymore? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you could be a candidate for a dental crown. Crowns can restore a tooth’s natural appearance and function and can hide unsightly blemishes... read more »

Do you have a hard time cleaning your back teeth? Do they have deep fissures that seem to hold on to food particles? If you answered yes, you are not the only one with this problem, and there is a way to treat it. You can now get dental sealants placed on your back molars to help prevent decay. What... read more »

Are your gums slightly red or puffy? Do you experience discomfort when you brush your teeth or floss? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in the early stages of gum disease. Commonly known as gingivitis, this infection in the gums may begin being mild but can become more serious if left untreated. The most... read more »

Is there a gap in your smile that you wish wasn’t there? A bridge may be just the solution for you. A bridge is a permanent prosthetic device that may be recommended if you are missing one or more teeth and are cemented onto the neighboring teeth. If left unfilled, the remaining teeth could shift or rotate to fill in... read more »