If you’re about to restore your tooth with a dental crown, then be prepared to deal with two different types of restorations. Typically, your dentist, Dr. Seth Rumley, uses a temporary dental crown as well as a traditional dental crown to fully restore your tooth. To tell you a little more about these types of crowns you’ll use during your... read more »
One of the most dangerous risks to your oral health is oral cancer, including throat cancer. If you're showing any abnormal signs or symptoms with your teeth and gums, as well as issues with your head, neck, or face area, it is important to visit our staff for a comprehensive oral cancer screening. If you ever notice any irregular signs... read more »
Taking care of your mouth doesn’t have to be difficult--but NOT taking care of your mouth can lead to tooth erosion, cavities, and other dental emergencies. To prevent the expense, pain, and annoyance of these problems, make sure your daily dental routines are ship-shape. Brush: Brushing your teeth is a very important part of your oral hygiene routine. Brush your... read more »
Toothpaste has been around since about 5,000 BC. That’s approximately when the ancient Egyptians started to use a paste on their teeth. The practice spread to other countries shortly thereafter. You might have been able to buy toothpaste back then, but it may have contained eggshells and animal hooves.  As time went on, toothpaste would include crushed shells and bones,... read more »
Dental attrition is a chronic condition caused by a misalignment between two or more teeth in your bite pattern. As time goes on the surface of one tooth can start to wear down and grind away at the tooth enamel of the other. If it’s not addressed and treated in a reasonable amount of time the compromised area of tooth... read more »
Although most oral health care treatment options are designed to enhance your smile through restorations and repairs, numerous cosmetic dentistry options often place the focus on improving the look of your smile. If you have damaged teeth, or suffer from stains or discolorations that you wish to conceal, consider the benefits that a cosmetic dentistry treatment can provide. There are... read more »
From time to time, you may have to have a tooth removed, or extracted. An extraction may be required if a tooth is too damaged by decay or trauma to be saved. Wisdom teeth issues may require exaction; and an extraction may be necessary if there are too many teeth in your mouth. Additionally, some orthodontic procedures may have to... read more »
If you’re in search for the best over-the-counter whitening kit for your smile, then our dentist, Dr. Seth Rumley, would be happy to help you. It’s important to know what you’re looking for because each treatment can affect your teeth differently. So, to help you, he would be happy to give you the tips you need to find the right... read more »
The question is often brought up, does fluoride help or hurt our bodies? Fluoride is a mineral found in bodies of water across the planet, but it has recently come to the attention of numerous people due to its inclusion in many consumer products. Studies have connected fluoride to various oral health benefits including the capacity to protect our teeth... read more »
Did you know that lasers have been around in dentistry since the early 90s and continue to be used in a wide array of dental procedures today? Lasers provide a level of precision that is not possible with the human touch, allowing services to be given that are extremely safe and effective. Lasers can be designed to assist with your... read more »