When establishing a flossing plan to enhance your oral health care, always make sure that you are using effective materials and using them effectively. If you are simply going at a fast pace and not really paying attention to what you're doing, your floss may be missing key areas between teeth. Thus, it is important to take your time and... read more »

Do you have a tooth in your smile that has been damaged or weakened due to extensive tooth decay, a broken tooth, or root canal procedure? If so, a dental crown or "cap" may be a good dental restoration for you. Dental crowns are permanently cemented into place to cover those parts of the tooth (or a dental implant) that... read more »

Your tooth enamel layer is densely packed with durable microscopic mineral crystals to protect the teeth, but a bad fall or a blow to the face can damage the enamel layer and even affect the internal tooth structure. This can be a cause for concern because if a tooth is fractured, it needs to be treated by a dentist quickly... read more »

  Some of the biggest risks to your oral health often come from outside sources. The lifestyle habits you keep and activities you are involved in can have a large influence on the health of your teeth and gums. Thus, it is important to make sure your life is in line with your smile. However, in order to prevent dental... read more »

Cosmetic imperfections like discolored tooth enamel, chronic dental stains, or minor chips can often leave you with a smile that feels socially embarrassing. This can compromise your self-confidence and cause you to unconsciously alter some of your facial expressions. If you’re unhappy with the general appearance of your smile, you should consider scheduling an appointment with a cosmetic dentistry specialist... read more »

If you are interested in improving your smile and oral health with a dental bridge, then our dentist, Dr. Chad Howe, is happy to tell you all about the restoration. The more you know about dental bridges, the better chance you have of making the best decision for your smile. So, to tell you more, he is happy to share... read more »

Brushing your teeth is easy--until, perhaps, you find yourself in the toothbrush aisle of the store, staring at an overwhelming number of options. Which is the right toothbrush to buy? Which will get your teeth as clean as they need to be? Good news! There is no universal “right” answer for what kind of brush to use. Some people are... read more »

Teeth are one of the most dependable, toughest parts of the body, and their development is truly incredible. Humans go through two sets of chompers in their lives, baby pearly whites and adult pearly whites. (And three sets if you count false teeth!) Here are a few tidbits we’ve compiled on tooth development. -Tooth advancement actually begins in children before... read more »

You’ve most likely heard that George Washington had wooden dentures, but that’s actually a myth! Washington certainly had dental issues, and he did wear false teeth, but they were created from lead, human chompers and animal parts. These days, we don’t form dentures from lead. Instead, false teeth are made from more modern substances. The pearly whites in sets of... read more »

If you play a band instrument, you probably get caught up in practicing, hitting every note correctly, or even performing a song flawlessly. As you focus, you probably don’t think about your smile and oral health. This can be dangerous for your teeth and gums. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, playing an instrument can cause many consequences you don’t even... read more »