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Identifying Threats To Your Oral Health

If you take care of your teeth at home, and visit your dentist regularly for checkups, you should be able to keep your oral health in good standing. However, there are a number of potential threats you should be mindful of. The most popular concern is cavities – according to the NIDCR, more than 90% […]

Do You Know The Signs Of Gum Disease?

How familiar are you with the symptoms of gum disease? A periodontal infection is not painful, but it can express itself in several ways. Look for evidence of swelling in your gums, or a redder color. If you are bleeding more often when you brush and floss, you could be dealing with an infection. It […]

Ignoring Your Oral Health Can Have Serious Consequences

You should consider your oral health a serious part of your overall health. Your trips to the dentist are about more than simply stopping cavities. Links have been found between gum disease and serious problems, like heart disease, and diabetes. During a routine dental exam, your dentist is looking for more than just signs of […]

Treating An Advanced Cavity

Between smart at-home care and regular dental checkups, you can drastically limit your likelihood of suffering an advanced cavity. If you do develop a cavity, your dentist can identify it in its earlier stages at a checkup. If it is caught in time and restored with a filling, you lose less of your natural tooth, […]

Enjoy Professional Whitening Results At Home

A professional cosmetic dental treatment has to be performed at your dentist’s office…right? While that would certainly be a logical conclusion, you might be surprised to know that your dentist can give you the necessary tools to whiten your teeth at home. Rather than having the treatment in the office, you can receive custom-sized dental […]

3 Negative Effects Of Tooth Loss On Your Oral Health

The most visible problem with tooth loss is its cosmetic impact – people who have a missing tooth can be uncomfortable at how this adversely affects their smile. You should know that if you are missing even one tooth, it can affect more than just your appearance. Tooth loss can make it more difficult to […]

Taking Care To Keep Your Gums Healthy

Do you pay attention to your gums when you take care of your teeth? Have you noticed any signs that they have become swollen, red, or more prone to bleeding when you brush or floss? Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss for adults, and unchecked gum disease can cause your gum line […]

Stop Bruxism And TMJ Pain Before They Harm Your Oral Health

Toothaches are not the only form of pain your dentist can help you manage. A problem with the joints that connect your jaw and skull (commonly referred to as your TMJs) can mean frequent headaches, pain around your face and neck, and problem with your jaw movement. One potential contributor to TMJ discomfort is the […]

Tips For Protecting Your Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers make dramatic, positive changes to your teeth. This cosmetic dental treatment enables your dentist to hide several flaws across multiple teeth, and provide you with a smile of uniform attractiveness. Veneers are bonded directly to the front of your teeth, and are meant to be permanent additions. It is common for recipients to […]

Aligners Can Address Crooked Teeth Without Using Braces

If you are interested in having your crooked teeth brought into proper alignment, you may not have to resort to braces. In some cases, people can have their teeth straightened with MTM Clear Aligners, a system that uses clear oral trays that gradually rearrange teeth. Unlike conventional bracket-and-wire braces, aligners can be removed whenever you […]