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Your tooth enamel is the most mineralized and hardest substance in the body. It protects the teeth from the extreme pressure of chewing and the corrosive acids of the bacteria in the mouth. The enamel on the teeth is also the body's first defense against one of the most common dental diseases: tooth decay.Each tooth…

A broken tooth represents much more than a mere inconvenience. Broken teeth are a direct threat to your oral health and your biological health as a whole. Thankfully, we have the skills and tools to treat your broken teeth. If one of your teeth breaks, it might be necessary to wait a full day or…

There are two types of patients who visit the dentist. The first is the type of person who comes in regularly, on the dot, for their biannual inspection, and then there are those patients who do not want to come into our office until they have some kind of dental emergency. While we welcome both…

There is something about dentures that rubs many people the wrong way. If you are one of those people who shiver at the idea of wearing dentures for the remainder of your life, there is no need to worry. There are other effective ways to address missing teeth and restore your smile.Dental implants are a…

When it comes to dental services, there is plenty of confusion as to which procedures and treatments are covered at a high percentage and which have minimal coverage. While the nuances of dental insurance coverage differ by each provider, there are some overarching trends that hold true regardless of the insurer. Below, we delve into…

If you are like most patients, you have at least a few questions you would like to ask your dentist. However, you might hesitate to ask those questions while in the dentist's chair due to nervousness or the fear of appearing ignorant. In some cases, patients simply forget to ask questions due to the flow…

If you are missing teeth, dental implants are one of the best ways to restore your smile. These prosthetics do not just improve the appearance of your smile, they also help to keep the bones and tissue of your jaw in good condition.Dental implants also replace damaged tooth roots that are essential for healthy jaw…

Dental fillings often address holes in your teeth known as cavities. These cavities are the result of acids that form from bacteria in your mouth. These microbes break down sugars in food particles in your mouth and convert them into acids that destroy your enamel. This process is one of the most common dental diseases,…

Tooth decay is one of the most frequently occurring dental diseases. We all deal with some level of decay at some point in our lives. That's because bacteria in our mouths convert sugars into acids that damage our teeth. Some of the foods we consume are also acidic, leading to more damage to our enamel.That's…

We would all love to have a healthy smile. It makes us feel more confident when we interact with others, and it also affects how people around us view us. Nowadays, pretty much everyone can have the perfect smile they've always dreamed of thanks to cosmetic dentistry.You no longer have to allow stains, discoloration, chipped,…

If you are wondering why mouthwash is necessary, how to use mouthwash and which is the best on the market, you are not alone!  The store shelves are jam-packed with all sorts of different mouthwashes, toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss.  Here is a look at the different mouthwashes, how to use mouthwash and why it is…

If you spend some time thinking about how to prevent cavities, you are on the right track toward a clean bill of dental health.  However, most people do not actively think about how to prevent cavities.Brushing and flossing cross the average person's mind a few times per day but that is the extent of his…