A Significant Lip Injury Might Need to Be Assessed While Receiving First Aid

Lip injuries can range in severity. Most are minor and relate to some oral accident like nipping your lip while eating a quick snack or chewing gum. However, there are other times when a more serious issue could cause a very serious lip injury, that requires timely first aid, and possibly the attention of a… Read more »

A Yellow Smile Can Be Improved by Multiple Whitening Methods

Stained tooth enamel can easily turn your smile a dull shade of yellow. The depth of the stains will directly influence the whitening methods advocated by Dr. . Brushing your teeth with a whitening toothpaste or applying whitening strips to your smile can be a popular and convenient way of brightening minor surface stains. Unfortunately,… Read more »

Consistent Oral Hygiene Practices Are Required for Long-Term Oral Health

The long-term health of your mouth has a direct bearing on your overall quality of life. While your regular attendance to your dental exam and cleaning at is essential, you will also need to develop a consistent oral hygiene routine. Without both of these aspects, you are at heightened risk of developing gum disease, tooth… Read more »

Plan Ahead for Tooth Extractions

Have you planned ahead for a tooth extraction? In some instances, there may be no time to plan as a tooth must be removed to avoid further harm to your teeth and gums, but it you do have time to prepare, do so. Lay out a study plan on how you can properly rest and… Read more »

Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Cancer is a very serious illness that can strike at any age and any moment. In the United States, over 40,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer every year. If you begin to notice any irregularities in your oral health, get a checkup immediately, as the sooner cancer is detected the more likely you… Read more »

Caring for Your Dental Implant: What You Should Know

Did you know that it’s important for you to replace a missing tooth as quickly as possible? If you don’t, you could struggle to clean your teeth as well as you should. This can lead to gum disease or tooth decay. While there are many solutions for replacing missing teeth, please don’t forget to consider… Read more »

Dental Sealants Are an Effective Preventative Measure Against Occlusal Cavities

Protecting your child’s teeth from cavities is important for their long-term oral health and overall quality of life. Beyond encouraging good oral hygiene habits, you can also prevent occlusal cavities from forming on the biting surfaces of your child’s molars and premolars with dental sealants. Dental sealants in , , are basically durable, plastic, resin… Read more »

Crowns or Implants?

When you’re looking to fix your smile you have a lot of options from which to choose. Two of the most popular include dental crowns and dental implants. While you’ll definitely spend some time with Dr. here at in , , going over the options that are best for you and your smile, you’ll likely… Read more »

The Battle Against Cavities Starts Today

Cavities do not take breaks, so even if you have taken time off for the holiday season, or are still spending time enjoying the new year festivities, don’t forget that your oral health care habits cannot take days off. Brushing and flossing should be daily activities that are always employed to ensure your teeth and… Read more »

Other Flossing Options

It is important for you to floss if you’re interested in maintaining a healthy mouth. Flossing can reach places that your toothbrush can’t get to. But there are many individuals who struggle with flossing for a number of reasons. Fortunately, alternative options such as water floss can help everyone maintain great oral health. Toothbrushes can’t… Read more »