Dental x-rays are a critical piece of information that we use to provide our patients with the best care for their oral health. They help us to see where our eyes cannot. We can see things like small areas of decay beginning, bone loss that could indicate periodontal disease, cysts/tumors in the jaw bone, infections […]
Your diet and dental health relationship
As young children we were warned about the harm that sugar can cause to our teeth. While this is still true, decay can also come from other food sources. The good news is that tooth decay is the most preventable disease. Tooth decay is the result of acid attacks on the enamel. If the acidic […]
Tooth Whitening
One of the most common questions we get in our office is about tooth whitening options. Tooth whitening is a way to brighten your teeth making them whiter and remove stain. There are many over the counter options that are great. We recommend Crest Whitening Strips as a good at home version. Our office […]
Have you ever been shown how to floss?
Have you ever been shown how to floss? Believe it or not there is a flossing technique that has been used to properly remove plaque from between the teeth. When we eat or drink we introduce bacteria into our mouths. That bacteria accumulates on and in between the teeth. The toothbrush can do a […]
Wisdom Teeth
The average adult will have 3 molars in each quadrant of the mouth. The third molars are often referred to as “wisdom teeth.” Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth. They erupt around the ages of 17-21. It is common for wisdom teeth to never erupt at all. When wisdom […]
Oral health and its effects on your overall health
There is so much more to oral health than just having clean teeth. Poor oral health can negatively impact simple daily functions such as eating or swallowing. On a larger scale oral health can also impact patients who suffer from certain diseases. For example, if a patient suffers from diabetes, their ability to heal is […]
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 53,000 people in the United Sates this year. It will claim the life of nearly 1 person per hour. There is an 80-90 percent survival rate if the cancer is diagnosed in its early stage of development. For this reason our office completes an oral cancer screening at […]
Bite Splints
Dry Mouth
E-Cigarettes, vaping and its effects on your oral health
E-cigarette use has grown dramatically over the last several years. It has been advertised as being a safe alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. However, research is showing that this is false advertising. E-cigarettes and vaping can be just as harmful to your health! We know that e-cigarette smoking negatively effects your lungs, but it can […]
