Let’s deal with the most common misconception about dental implants… Implants are wonderful, yes, but they work a little differently than you may think. For some patients, only one tooth is missing, either congenitally or due to a trauma. In this case, if the bone is strong and healthy, and there is enough of it, […]
Bad Breath Problems
Lots of patients are concerned about bad breath. As a social embarrassment, it’s surely near the top of the list. Since mouthwashes won’t eliminate the problem, let’s look at some possible reasons for your condition. Bacteria, plan and simple, are the culprit. Bacteria do their work in the mouth, lungs, sinuses and stomach. In the […]
Gum Disease
What’s all the fuss about gum disease? And why the lectures by your dental hygienist? For very good reason, actually. Periodontal disease is a progressive disease – one that does not stabilize or show signs of healing. It only gets worse. Even when it doesn’t hurt, untreated gum disease will eventually take its toll – […]
Keeping Baby Teeth Clean
We recommend planning your baby’s first dental visit between 6 months and 2 years. The earlier the best, so they can begin to be comfortable in the dentist chair and develop good health habits. When new baby teeth are breaking through, rub the baby’s teeth and gums with a pad of gauze or a washcloth […]
Baby teeth
New babies are vulnerable little people. And from the first day a tooth erupts, new teeth are vulnerable too. Fortunately, as parents, there are ways you can protect your child from cavities and ensure the best possible dental health beginnings. One avoidable threat to baby teeth is “nursing bottle mouth.” While putting down the child […]
Tooth Wear
Some tooth wear is normal for everyone. Abrasion can occur as a result of simple chewing if teeth are just not very strong. Or, it could be a matter of a highly acidic diet, tooth grinding during sleep or when stressed, or other habits. If your teeth show excess signs of wear, try to monitor […]
