Your routine dental checkup serves a very important role in maintaining a lifetime of excellent oral health. After our dental team meticulous cleans and polishes your smile to remove staining and plaque, our dentist will examine the oral tissues and teeth to screen for early signs of oral problems, including the presence of oral or throat cancer. By performing dental... read more »

Many people find that the biting surfaces of their back teeth possess deeply textured areas within the enamel. While this is normal, it can be a health concern if brushing routinely fails to remove food particles and plaque from this area, keeping bacteria trapped and eventually leading to tooth decay. The cavities that result from this situation can be large... read more »

The intended outcome of a root canal is to repair a seriously infected tooth as opposed to complete removal. Treatment is done by removing the infected pulp of the tooth, disinfecting it, and then filling it full of a rubber-like material and sealing it up. Normally, the villain of a root canal is a bacterial infection that has invaded a... read more »

Never be afraid of seeking out new and exciting ways to improve your dental health as you age. Even though your teeth may begin to wear down and your jawbone may start to weaken and deteriorate, as long as you practice effective oral health care and hygiene routines and maintain a healthy smile, your oral health can stay strong for... read more »

Avoiding baby bottle tooth decay is the greatest course of action and straightforward. Helping your child practice great dental hygiene habits is the number one thing you can do to assist them to foil baby bottle tooth decay's development. Help your child as they brush their pearly whites in the morning and at night, and aid them as they floss... read more »

As the season comes to an end, make sure all aspects of your oral health are in great condition. An oral ailment that arises frequently with individuals is bad breath, also known as halitosis. Keep your smile clean to ensure bad breath won’t strike you. Always make sure you practice effective oral health care cleaning routines on a daily basis.... read more »

If you frequently consume acidic beverages or you struggle to maintain a consistent daily oral hygiene routine, an acidic environment can gradually start to develop in your mouth. If it’s not countered in some way your tooth enamel could start to be compromised. This can increase your chances of suffering cavities on multiple teeth as well as tooth sensitivity. In time,... read more »

Numerous holidays are finally at our doorstep. With the coming of so many sensational holidays, it is important to make sure your oral health remains in good standing. This includes effective oral hygiene treatments and cavity prevention plans. We proudly offer dental sealants treatments to help protect your teeth for many years to come. Dental sealants are highly effective teeth... read more »

Did you know your oral hygiene routine is important if you want a top-notch fall smile? Well, it’s true. In fact, oral hygiene is vital for a strong and healthy smile year-round! Now, in order to have the best oral hygiene routine, you need the best oral hygiene tools. Our dentist, Dr. Mark Andrews, would like to help you make... read more »

Your body’s first defense against cavities is naturally produced in your mouth: saliva. As your mouth produces saliva, the saliva carries fortifying nutrients to your teeth that strengthen enamel. It also serves to clean out food particles and debris from your mouth. Chewing sugarless gum helps stimulate saliva flow, which in turn helps protect your teeth from cavities. Of course,... read more »