Some patients may think that dry mouth (xerostomia) is a mere annoyance, but it can actually have serious consequences for your oral health. If you’re experiencing this problem, talk to your dentist about steps that you can take to treat or prevent it. When patients have...
As with other aspects of your health, genetics can certainly influence your oral health. Therefore, your dentist may inquire about your family history to help you better reduce your risks associated with these genetic factors. Some patients may have a predisposition to thinner enamel thanks to...
Some patients complain of discomfort while wearing their dentures. Fortunately, this issue usually can be resolved in some way. When you have soreness, be sure to let your dentist know so that he or she can fix the problem. If you have just gotten your dentures...
Some patients may put off routine dental care out of financial concerns, but when you keep up with your regular appointments every six months, you actually may end up saving money by avoiding severe issues that require expensive treatments. When your dentist sees you twice a...
If you are suffering with tooth loss and need full or partial dentures, you probably have many questions about this type of tooth replacement method. Our practice is dedicated to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Providing both full and partial dentures, our...
Root canal therapy is a tooth-saving procedure than can greatly improve patient comfort and salvage a tooth from extraction. Depending on a patient’s needs, root canal treatment may be followed by restorative dental treatment such as a filling or crown. When it comes to providing...
Some patients mistakenly believe that cavities are only an issue during childhood. While cavities are especially common among children, patients of any age can develop tooth decay. Tooth decay is caused by a specific strain of bacteria that is transmitted orally from one person to...
Dental veneers are very thin covers permanently cemented on the front of problematic teeth. Veneers are a minimally invasive answer to resolve multiple dental problems such as: Stained teeth – When your dental hygiene visit or teeth whitening does not resolve your cosmetic issues, dental veneers...
Tooth loss is difficult to accept no matter the reason it occurs or the age you are when it happens. However, today there is a wonderful solution to tooth loss that restores function and aesthetics, and that is with a dental implant. A dental implant procedure...
A conversation with your dentist will enlighten many patients that brushing and flossing are critical to maintaining excellent oral health; but there’s much more involved to enjoy healthy teeth and gums for your lifetime. Teeth serve us in many ways … they help us to form...