You Are Safe With Us

Many of us are living a bit differently than we were just 8 months ago. We’ve drastically changed our routines, and most of us have put more emphasis on hygiene and personal safety. Unfortunately, this means that some patients have put off their regular hygiene appointments and dental treatments, which can lead to oral health problems. We’re here to tell our patients that there’s no need to put appointments off any longer. We have made some additions to our sanitation and cleaning routines to help keep our patients and our team stay safe and healthy.

New Year, New Smile with Porcelain Veneers

With the year quickly coming to an end, now is the perfect time to make some changes for the upcoming year. To say 2020 has been challenging is an understatement. So, it’s a great time to treat yourself and start the new year with a new you! If you have been self-conscious about your smile due to numerous imperfections and long to make improvements, porcelain veneers are a great choice. Porcelain veneers are thin coverings that are placed over the front of the natural tooth to hide imperfections.

Do You Know What You Should Be Especially Grateful For?

It’s hard to believe that another year is almost over. With the start of November, many of us have reached the time of year where we start to reflect on all we are thankful for. Most of us would list family, friends, home, health, and careers as reasons we are thankful. Can you think of another important part of your life that you should be especially grateful for? We can, and it may surprise you. Continue reading to see why.

Importance Of Proper Arch Development

Parents want what is best for their children in every way. Many parents are well aware of the specific milestones that children should reach during the first eighteen months of life. However, there are several important growth and development factors that must be evaluated in each child during the first decade of life. Surprisingly, it is the dentist who becomes the guardian of normal facial growth and development for young children to achieve the following:

Do You Breathe Through Your Nose or Your Mouth?

Do you wake in the morning and realize that your mouth always seems dry? Or maybe you wake and feel more tired than usual. The culprit could be your breathing. Breathing not only provides your body with the oxygen it needs to survive, it also allows you to release carbon dioxide and waste. You have two air passageways to your lungs—the nose and mouth. Healthy people use both airways to breathe. So, what can it mean if you are only breathing one way? Read on to find out.

Have You Considered Braces As An Adult?

Have you ever been embarrassed by a misaligned smile or crooked teeth? If you’re thinking about braces, does a teenager with a mouth of metal brackets and wire come to mind? Well, teenagers are no longer the only people with braces. In fact, people of all ages are getting braces to help them improve the look and function of their teeth. Read on to find out more.

The Natural Cavity Fighter

As a natural cavity fighter, fluoride is important in maintaining oral health. Fluoride is even added to some countries’ public water supplies, including the United States, to help citizens maintain good oral health. What is fluoride? It is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in the environment. Teeth receive and lose minerals everyday through the enamel coating. Acid attacks the enamel when minerals are lost. Fluoride works to protect the enamel by making the surface of the teeth resistant to harm done by acidic foods and drinks.