Dental Blog

Many children and teens are diagnosed with this common dental condition.

You may have heard people say they had an impacted tooth when they were younger. But what does that actually mean?

Sometimes dentists recommend a dose of antibiotic before dental treatment. Here’s why.

You may have a family member or friend mention that they take a dose of antibiotics before dental procedures. Have you ever wondered why?

Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. During certain dental procedures, there is a risk of bacteria from the mouth entering the bloodstream. For most healthy patients, this occurrence, called bacteremia, is no cause for concern as our bodies’ immune systems react quickly and kill the bacteria. For some patients though, the bacteria can travel to other parts of the body and cause potentially life-threatening infections like endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of your heart chambers and valves.

It’s tempting to give up basic hygiene when you’re feeling under the weather but these tips for caring for your mouth can help you feel better sooner.

Everyone knows that one of the best ways to prevent getting a cold is by washing your hands. But what if despite your best efforts, you find yourself sniffling and sneezing your way into the winter season? You may be tempted to skip brushing your teeth if you experience any discomfort.

Get in early! Schedule your appointments now before the schedule fills up!

Each year, millions of dollars are wasted by not maxing out your dental benefits or using up the money set aside in your FSA. Most dental insurance companies reset their “benefit year” starting on January 1st. This means you have until the end of December to get in any last-minute dental work.

With a little extra time and care, you can prevent those little decalcified white spots from forming.

It’s a day everyone in orthodontics dreams of: the exciting time when your braces finally come off! For some, though, thoughts of finally biting into an apple are replaced with concern over small, white marks left on your teeth. What are these spots, and can you prevent them?

Professional dental exams and a regular homecare routine do more than keep your mouth clean – they might just save your life!

Taking care of your mouth, teeth, and gums are important to your overall health and can prevent cavities, periodontal disease and infections while lowering your risk of heart attack and stroke. As an added bonus, you get to keep your natural teeth as you age!

Root canals might get a bad rap, but they are one of many options to save your natural teeth. Thanks to advances in technology, they are more comfortable and successful than ever.

Years ago, the mere thought of a root canal would cause people more pain than an actual toothache. But now, advances in digital imaging, materials, and techniques make the procedure almost as quick and safe as a filling.

Bad breath isn’t fun for anyone. Here are a few causes and some ideas to keep your breath fresh.

Sometimes bad breath is the result of a garlicky dinner or morning coffee but sometimes it’s caused by a chronic condition called halitosis.

If you have persistent bad breath that doesn’t go away even after brushing and rinsing with mouthwash or if bad breath returns even when you avoid foods known to cause it, you might have halitosis.

If you’ve lost some or all your natural teeth, your dentist will recommend dentures so you can speak and chew properly and keep your bite correctly aligned.

Dentures can be removable or fixed appliances that replace missing teeth and keep your smile looking healthy. They can rest on your gums or on implants to keep them in place. Technology has advanced a lot in dentistry in the last 20 years, and you are no longer stuck with ill-fitting dentures that make you sound like you have a mouthful of marbles.

If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while or if you have difficulty sticking to a regular brushing and flossing routine, your hygienist or dentist might recommend root planing and scaling. While it might sound scary, scaling and root planing is simply a deep cleaning below the gum line to help treat gum disease.