Tooth Care
For years, dental fillings often felt like a trade-off. You could choose strong but noticeable metal fillings or tooth-colored but less durable composite ones....
Periodontal exams are vital in the maintenance of your oral health as they are used to assess the health of your gums and teeth....
Infants Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child’s first birthday. By...
Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on...
More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false teeth are a normal...
Plaque is an insidious substance—a colorless, sticky film—that blankets your teeth and creates an environment in which bacteria erode tooth enamel, cause gum irritation,...
Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That’s because the physical changes they undergo through life—menstruation, pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding...
When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than...
What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It generally entails a...
For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth...
The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories – therapeutic and cosmetic. In general, therapeutic rinses with fluoride have been shown...