Patients suffering from tooth loss quickly discover that the side effects of an open space in one’s smile presents significant challenges. Furthermore, patients dealing with the loss of multiple teeth will find that those challenges seem to become exponentially more difficult. Fortunately, we offer dental implants. An implant will replace your entire tooth – roots included… Read more »
Month: August 2015
24/7 Dental Hygiene
For patients suffering from periodontal disease, the goal of maintaining a plaque-free smile is likely ever-present in your mind. While brushing and flossing on a daily basis are things that you can easily accomplish at home, you may find yourself wondering how you can practice dental hygiene when you’re away from your arsenal of plaque-fighting… Read more »
Tobacco Products And Oral Health: A Quiz
Patients who smoke or use other smokeless forms of tobacco may feel conflicted when it comes to quitting. While you may recognize that smoking cessation offers many benefits to your life and those around you, it certainly does not mean you have all the motivation you need to make that change (or all of the… Read more »
Prevent Periodontal Disease: Better Brushing
Protecting your smile from the development of periodontal disease and its negative effects is often as simple as practicing excellent preventive care. As you know, one of the key components of effective daily hygiene is brushing your teeth. True, this practice that you have been performing since you were a young child offers exceptional protection… Read more »
Important Questions About Wisdom Teeth
Where your dental health is concerned, wisdom teeth (the informal name for your third set of permanent molars) are a bit of an anomaly. Unlike your other teeth, wisdom teeth are frequently removed for the benefit of the rest of your oral health. Also unlike other teeth, they typically don’t need to be replaced after… Read more »
Periodontal Disease And Preventive Cleanings
Are you suffering from periodontal disease but you feel strongly about maintaining a healthy smile? You may find yourself in limbo, not quite sure whether you need to schedule regular six-month visits that you once relied on for dental cleanings – or if your gums are still too unhealthy for this option. Patients who recognize that they are… Read more »