I brush my teeth…why do I need to go to the dentist?

2025-04-10T14:12:17-04:00November 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Family Dentistry|Tags: |

Many Americans don't go to the dentist regularly, which is a problem because oral health is crucial to our overall health. Poor oral health has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other serious health problems. So why do people need to go to the dentist? To maintain good oral health, we need to [...]

What Causes Lack of Enamel

2025-04-10T14:15:10-04:00October 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Family Dentistry|Tags: , |

We all love a sparkling smile, but having healthy tooth enamel is essential for other reasons as well. Unfortunately, many people suffer from a lack of enamel. Enamel is the hard outer covering of your teeth. Its primary purpose is to provide protection for your teeth from everyday chewing, crunching, biting and grinding. Enamel is [...]

Treating Dry Mouth

2025-10-09T11:41:04-04:00July 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Family Dentistry|Tags: , |

Do you have a dry or sticky mouth? A sore throat, especially in the morning? Bad breath? All of these may be indications of dry mouth or xerostomia. Xerostomia is when your salivary glands stop making enough saliva. Read more to learn about treating dry mouth. What Causes Dry Mouth? There are five common causes [...]

Consider Dental Veneers At Your Next Dentist Visit

2025-04-10T14:26:53-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry|Tags: , |

Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to improve the appearance of your teeth. Veneers, which are thin porcelain shells, are bonded to the front of your teeth and can correct a wide variety of problems with your smile. If you’ve been thinking about getting dental veneers but aren’t sure [...]

Reducing Dental Anxiety

2025-10-09T11:41:05-04:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

The idea that dentists are scary is one played on by media of all types and is passed down from generation to generation. But that stigma doesn’t have to exist. Reducing dental anxiety in your children--and yourself--is quite doable. Still, it might still take some effort on your part. Below are some tips for reducing [...]

Oral Cancer Awareness

2025-04-14T13:38:11-04:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

Oral cancer is a serious and often deadly disease, yet it's one that many people don't know much about. April has been designated as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the United States, providing an important opportunity to learn more about this condition, understand the risk factors and find out how best to protect ourselves from developing [...]

Take Our Sleep Apnea Quiz

2025-04-14T13:42:59-04:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Sleep Apnea|Tags: |

Sleep apnea is a common and potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you sleep. Anyone can have it—young, old, male, female, and even children. Although it is treatable, it frequently goes unrecognized. Signs and Symptoms Many millions of Americans suffer from this disorder. The most common signs and symptoms of it [...]

What Causes Bleeding Gums?

2025-04-15T10:51:37-04:00January 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

If you have bleeding gums, it could be because of a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons are listed below: Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. This can also be caused by pregnancy. Brushing too hard. Just started a flossing routine. It will take your gums time to get used to the routine, and [...]

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