Tooth decay is very common, with nearly 98% of the population at risk of developing them. Without treatment, cavities have been linked to serious discomfort, as well as a greater risk of infection and premature tooth loss in adults and children. Fortunately, we can help protect your smile with a dental sealant.
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Problems Caused By Grinding Your Teeth
Do you grind your teeth? Maybe you notice that you wake up with headaches or a sore jaw. Perhaps you find during the day that you are clenching your jaw more often than not. Do you suffer from teeth sensitivity to cold foods? Maybe you find yourself getting a lot of cavities despite having good… Read more »
Protecting Teeth With Sealants
Have you heard of dental sealants? If you have heard of them, do you believe them to be only for children? Dental sealants are a plastic material used to protect your teeth against harmful bacteria, plaque, and tartar. While sealants are a common tool used to protect the teeth of children, they can and are… Read more »
The Negative Effects Of Bruxism
Bruxism is the act of grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw. There are many reasons that this unintentional bad habit may occur, such as, stress, misaligned teeth, or a side effect of medication or medical disorder. Grinding your teeth usually happens subconsciously while you sleep. If you wake up with headaches, a sore jaw… Read more »
Can Adults Get Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are a thin protective layer of biocompatible material applied directly to your teeth. The sealant protects the enamel of your teeth from harmful bacteria and acid. The sealants can cover nooks and crannies created by the surface of the teeth preventing plaque and bacteria buildup from eroding the enamel. Dental sealants are often… Read more »
Protecting Your Tooth With A Filling
Prevention is the most important part of dentistry. The second most important part is regular checkups, which can provide early treatment of problems. Tooth decay can usually be prevented with good oral hygiene, mindful nutrition, and regular professional cleanings. Even with our best effort, tooth decay can still occur and cause cavities in our teeth…. Read more »
Good Food For Your Oral Health
Mindful eating and healthy choices can not only improve your waistline; they can improve your oral health. Your mouth is the first stop for the food entering your body. Bad choices make a big impact on your mouth’s health. Sugary food and drinks lead to cavities. The bacteria in your mouth feeds on sugar and… Read more »
Ready To Restore Your Smile?
Restorative dentistry is an important part of dental care. Restoring your smile can be important not only to appearance, but to the health and function of your teeth. Your dentist can help care for minor issues such as cavities and small chips. Your dentist can also complete a full restoration of your smile to get you… Read more »
Fillings Can Stop Decay In Its Tracks
We do our best to protect our teeth. We drink lots of water. We try to go easy on the sugary treats. We keep a solid brushing and flossing routine. But we still get cavities. In fact, 92% of adults have dental caries (the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities). It is important to still… Read more »
When Is Dental Bonding The Right Choice?
Whether you have damaged, chipped, or cracked teeth or if you have teeth imperfect only in appearance, you have options like porcelain veneers or dental bonding to improve your smile. Dental bonding is when a composite resin is applied to a tooth. The resin is color-matched to the tooth to look natural in color. Dental… Read more »
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