What You Need to Know About Sealants
What are sealants? Tooth sealants are a plastic that are applied to the chewing surface of teeth, most commonly for children. The plastic bonds with the natural grooves of the tooth, preventing the formation of tooth decay. How do sealants work? Children aren’t always concerned with their dental health, and in most cases don’t brush […]
Are You Practicing Good Dental Health Habits?
No person seems to be exempt from getting cavities. They start when plaque forms on your teeth and mixes in with the sugars in starches from food, producing acids that attack tooth enamel. By not taking care of your teeth, you are increasing your risk for cavities, tooth loss, and other major issues. How you […]
Have a Holiday Sweet Tooth?
For the next month, we will all be enjoying plenty of holiday treats. Between candy canes passed out left and right, Grandma’s cookies, gingerbreadhouses and eggnog, it is hard to draw the line between what we can indulge in and what should be enjoyed in moderation. We are providing you here with a list of […]
Perio-What?
Periodontics is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease), and treats the tissues that surround your teeth. What is gum disease? Gum disease occurs when bacteria in your mouth causes the gums to become red, swollen and inflamed. If left untreated, it can become much more serious, pulling the inner layer of […]
It’s What’s On the Inside That Counts
When we think about “dental health,” we are often most concerned with how our smile appears on the outside, such as how straight or white teeth are. But what about what is going on inside your teeth? This is where endodontics treatment comes in. This form of treatment takes place in the root canal, the hollows within a […]
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