Maintaining a healthy mouth throughout the course of your life may rely on a variety of different factors. It starts with a consistent oral hygiene regimen that uses high quality oral care products and carefully practiced techniques. Having our doctors administer a dental checkup twice a year can further help to clean your teeth, while...
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...
Although mouthwash is easy to use and readily available at most shopping stores, the quest to find your ideal mouthwash can be an arduous one. To avoid getting lost in transition or sidetracked with other benefits, always stick to mouthwash products that enhance oral health first, and then focus on your aesthetics. When your teeth...
Discomfort in your teeth when you consume certain foods and beverages, can alter your lifestyle choices, and impact your quality of life. Even if you find some relief from a special toothpaste, chances are the underlying cause can worsen, leading to more significant oral health problems. The source of your tooth sensitivity will be a...
Did you know that as of the early 1990s, lasers have been successfully implemented and used in a variety of dental procedures? Not only are lasers highly effective at preparing your smile for extremely precise treatments, they are widely effective in a broad array of dental procedures to ensure maximum success for your smile. You...
Dental crowns are one of the most commonly used dental restoration treatments available. They are incredibly flexible, being able to treat a large number of different dental issues, from the purely cosmetic to the structural. Here are some of the dental issues dental crowns can treat: -You need to protect a weak tooth from tooth...
Your tooth enamel is composed of microscopic mineral structures. The density of these minerals is what gives your teeth the strength to bite and chew food. However, it is possible for the acidic foods and beverages you consume throughout the day to deplete a microscopic amount of these minerals. Chronic enamel erosion can create microscopic...
The American Dental Hygienists Association has shared that October is National Dental Hygiene Month. At [practice_name] in [city], [state], Dr. Rumley, Dr. Maness and Dr. Prajapati wish our patients a spookily safe October by sharing that message known as “Do The Daily 4”. This message is quite possibly the most important aspect of an effective...
The occlusal or biting surface of molars and premolars can often have deep pits and fissures. From a functionality standpoint, this helps back teeth chew tough foods. However, these areas can sometimes trap plaque and residual food particles, which promotes cavity formation. If the cavity is modest in size, your dentists can usually repair it...
A pain deep in the gums or radiating from inside of a tooth should be seen as a serious warning sign of a more significant problem that is developing. Dr. [doctor_name] strongly suggests that if you have a toothache develop, especially if there’s no direct trauma associated with it, you need to schedule an appointment...
