When a minor inconsistency in your daily brushing and flossing efforts fails to effectively clean an area of tooth enamel, the bacterial deposits can start to weaken the nearby tooth enamel. As time goes on this can cause a gradual demineralization of the tooth, causing a cavity to form. As this starts to happen, you… Read more »
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A Veneer Narrative
Do you feel embarrassed when you smile? Do not fear; get a veneer! A dental veneer can transform your embarrassment into a beautiful smile you’ll love to show off. “What exactly is a veneer?” you may ask. Well, it’s is a slim porcelain shell which is bonded to a cracked, chipped or discolored tooth. A… Read more »
Enamel Erosion Is a Common Cause of Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity can cause you to limit your food and beverage choices. Beyond the adverse effects to your quality of life, tooth sensitivity can also be a symptom of weakened tooth enamel. If you enjoy acidic foods and beverages on a regular basis, it can gradually erode the mineral density of your tooth enamel. If… Read more »
Increased Fluoride Exposure Can Strengthen Tooth Enamel for Healthier Teeth
Strong tooth enamel is essential for healthy teeth. Poor oral hygiene habits and consuming acidic foods and beverages on a regular basis can gradually erode the microscopic density of your tooth enamel. When this happens, the bacteria living in your mouth can gradually start to exploit your teeth, causing tooth decay to form. Here at… Read more »
A Severely Decayed Tooth Might Require a Dental Crown
Time and poor oral hygiene can cause a small cavity to grow. Eventually, it can spread to compromise so much of the healthy tooth enamel that Dr. can’t repair it with a conventional dental filling. Should this be the case, will usually recommend restoring the entire enamel layer of the tooth with a dental crown…. Read more »
The Different Types of Tooth Restoration
With the never-ending advances in technology over the past few decades, the dental field has received a surge in innovations for teeth restorations. There are many more types to choose from, designed for a wide array of oral ailments. Whether you need an entire set of teeth crafted, or simply a fixture for a broken… Read more »
How To Keep Your Oral Health Strong
Do you wonder if there is anything you could do to keep your mouth—or your child’s mouth—stronger? Similarly, do you know what might help with you improve your oral health? If you are interested in answers to questions such as these, we have good news: there probably is something you can do. For example, did… Read more »
Cavity Restoration 101
Along with excellent daily oral care–brushing at least twice each day and flossing at least once daily–keeping up with periodic dental checkups is your biggest preventative for dental caries along with gum disease. We also check to make sure old dental fillings aren’t leaking, causing further decay. Checkups allow your dentist to find early signs… Read more »
Spring Cleaning for a Healthier Smile
Spring is in the air, and it feels like a renewal and rebirth after the dreary long nights and short days of winter. Many of us have the urge to rejuvenate with a good spring cleaning, so why not refresh our oral habits for a brighter smile? Toothbrush Spring is the perfect time to replace old… Read more »
A Filling Can Restore a Minor Area of Tooth Decay
Even the most effective and diligent oral hygiene routine can still allow a small cavity to develop on one of your teeth. Most cavities are found during the course of your regular dental checkup. However, if you do notice one in your mouth, or you have a tooth that has recently developed a sensitivity issues… Read more »
