Brushing and flossing your teeth daily are absolutely vital for maintaining optimal oral health, but you should ensure that you are performing these tasks correctly. By repeatedly practicing incorrect hygiene techniques, you may be causing harm to your mouth. Regular examination of your routine can help determine if there is any room for improvement; even if you assume your techniques are perfect. Following your dentist’s advice on preventive care regimens will ensure that you always maintain a happy and healthy smile. (more…)
How to Manage a Dental Emergency
Emergencies are not only extremely inconvenient; they often require immediate treatment from a medical professional. Are you confident that you would correctly handle an emergency situation involving your mouth? Do you know what steps to take that could help prevent a disaster? A dental emergency can be any type of trauma or extreme discomfort involving your oral structures, including your teeth, jaw, and throat. Visiting your dentist may be the best decision to make during a confusing and possibly painful situation. (more…)
A Simple Introduction to Dental Implants
If you are missing teeth due to injury, dental disease, or other complication, finding ways to fill in those gaps may be a main priority. Returning your smile to its youthful vigor can increase self-confidence and improve your overall sense of well-being. There are several options to replace missing teeth, while simultaneously creating a beautiful appearance. Dental implants are constantly growing in popularity because they are extremely natural-looking, long-lasting, and restore natural use to your mouth that you may have lost. (more…)
Invisalign®–Braces That No One Can See!
You probably don’t enjoy having crooked teeth, but as an adult, you may have procrastinated thus far when it comes to correcting them. Your hesitation is understandable; image-conscious adults looking to improve their smiles may not be too keen on wearing metal brackets and wires on their teeth for a couple of years. However, what if you could enjoy the confidence of a straight smile without enduring the possible embarrassment of wearing metal braces as an adult? With Invisalign® clear braces, you can! (more…)
Cosmetic Dentistry—The Art of Smile Improvement
Even when your smile is healthy and free of tooth decay and gum disease, it might still be affected by one or a few cosmetic issues. Teeth stains are common, as are chipped and slightly misaligned teeth, and when it comes to improving your smile, we offer a variety of cosmetic dental treatments to improve your unique cosmetic concerns. (more…)
The Simplicity of Good Dental Health
You might more-easily recognize terms and concepts about your dental health than those concerning your systemic health. For instance, the best way to keep your smile healthy, like brushing and flossing teeth, is taught much earlier in life than the best ways to keep your heart healthy, or to prevent chronic illnesses. Despite its relative simplicity, however, good dental health still requires continued attention and care, both at home and at your trusted dentist’s office. (more…)