How To Get Your Child's Teeth Ready For Back-To-School

Before long, the summer days will be over, and the kids will be headed back to school. This is an ideal time to get a fresh start with routines, including an oral hygiene routine. Summertime means a lot of kids slack off of brushing or flossing as they should, so this is the perfect time to start fresh and help them keep their teeth healthy all year long. Here are some things you can do to enhance your child's dental hygiene: [Read More]

Can You Get Dental Implants If You've Had A Broken Jaw Or Chin?

If you've learned anything about dental implants by reading about them or hearing about them from a friend and have missing teeth, you might be interested in getting them yourself. However, if you've had a bone break in your jaw or chin at some point in your life, you might be worried that the implants aren't a possibility for you. Here's what you need to know about this situation and how you can make implants work. [Read More]

How Dry Mouth Affects Your Teeth And Oral Health

A diet high in starchy and sweet treats aren't the only things that can contribute to tooth decay. Simply having a chronically dry mouth can cause problems. Dry mouth may seem harmless, but if it is not corrected, then your teeth and overall oral health may have more problems than the average person without a dry mouth problem. Here are some reasons why your mouth is dry and how it affects your teeth. [Read More]

What To Expect When You Have A Cavity

If you've been lucky and have taken good care of your teeth, you may not have been diagnosed with cavities earlier in your life. However, the natural enamel of your teeth wears down over time, which can make you more prone to cavities as you age. Here is what to expect when you're diagnosed with your first cavity: 1. Your dentist will try to schedule you for cavity treatment as soon as possible. [Read More]