Dental Sealants
Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, dental sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic “coating” is painted onto the surface of the...
View ArticleEarly Childhood Tooth Decay
What Causes Tooth Decay? Several specific types of bacteria that live on the teeth cause decay. When sugar is consumed, the bacteria use the sugar and then manufacture acids that dissolve the teeth and...
View ArticleTooth Brushing in Children
Children’s hands and mouths are different than adults. They need to use toothbrushes designed for children. Both adults and children should use brushes with soft, rounded bristles for gentle cleaning....
View ArticleOral Cancer
What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is an uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. It can appear as the growth or sore that does not go away and can be can be in...
View ArticleOral Health vs. Overall Health
Many people will tell you that being healthy includes exercise and eating a balanced diet. But not a lot of people realize that being healthy also includes regular dental checkups. Recently, there have...
View ArticleBruxism
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the result of clenching the jaw down tightly and grinding the teeth. When you clench down on your teeth pressure is put on the muscles, tissues and other structures...
View ArticleDigital X-Rays
With recent technological advances, I am able to offer my patients many modern amenities, including digital x-rays (radiographs). The most positive affect of digital radiographs is the fact that they...
View ArticleDo I Really Need To Brush Twice A Day?
There are many reasons for us to brush twice a day. When we brush, floss, and rinse, it minimizes the bacteria in our mouth. This in turn decreases oral disease, prevents bad breath, reduces stains and...
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