Do you know what your temporomandibular joints are and what they do? These vital joints act as hinges connecting your lower jaw to the rest of your head. When these joints become stressed, injured or misaligned, we call this a TMJ disorder (or TMD). The leading cause of TMD is stress, which causes bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in... read more »
Our dentists have the expertise to help your entire family with quality dental care, including providing senior dental care for aging smiles. We have been helping seniors maintain healthy smiles and provide quality dental restorations for missing teeth by combining the latest technology with compassionate dental care so that your teeth look and feel great while also having a positive... read more »
Did you say candy? Before you know it, Halloween will be here and even throughout the month, the chances of sneaking sweet treats wherever you go will be hard to resist! Not to mention, October is just the beginning of the holiday season where sweets, in general, will be lurking everywhere. So what's a person to do? As the spooky... read more »
Brushing your teeth every day is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong by clearing out harmful oral bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease linked to other health issues. Since the mouth is the gateway to the body, poor oral health is linked to certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes and strokes.,... read more »
Before we get distracted and busy with the upcoming holiday season, September is when we highlight National Gum Care Month, shining a spotlight on gum health. Your gums are essential to healthy teeth and unfortunately, more than half of adults are fighting some degree of gum disease that destroys teeth, gums, bones and connective tissue. Gum Disease Facts -Gum disease... read more »
Summer is quickly winding down and it's time to prepare your child for the new back-to-school year! Getting your child registered for their classes and touring their new school is just the beginning. Your back-to-school supplies list probably includes everything from backpack, lunchbox, pencils and calculators, and the list probably goes on! During this busy time, we encourage you to... read more »
Your child's developing smile is important to us, and the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry concur that the best time to bring your child to their first dental visit is by the time they turn one. At that time, their primary teeth (baby teeth) have started coming in. Usually by around six months of age you will... read more »
Do you have dental anxiety and tend to put off visiting the dentist? While it might be tempting to delay routine dental checkups or needed treatment, don't do it! The longer you wait to get needed dental care, the more it will take to fix tooth and gum issues. If you find yourself with any of the following signs, please... read more »
Taking good care of your smile means cleaning your teeth every day to remove harmful oral bacteria from your teeth (and gum line). However, brushing only isn't designed to reach between teeth and around the gums. So when you brush, you're only cleaning part of your teeth. Fortunately, flossing is designed to clear out dental plaque. When you floss using... read more »
The slower summer months are a great time to make your smile look its best for all those special occasions you might be attending. One of the fastest ways to transform your smile is with teeth whitening, or for a more dramatic and long-lasting effect, dental veneers! Custom Dental Veneers Our porcelain dental veneers are ultra-thin shells that are bonded... read more »
