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Gift Yourself and Your Loved Ones With a Healthier Smile

December 07, 2018

Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, its still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily […]

A Dental Guard Can Help Protect Your Teeth from Damage Caused by Grinding Your Teeth

August 28, 2017

Bruxism is a condition associated with grinding your teeth at night. In adults, it is often related to unresolved, chronic stress. Some people have also started grinding their teeth due to allergies. The excess pressure and grinding motion can cause dental fractures on multiple teeth. As time goes on the damaged tooth enamel can start to […]

Are There Phone Applications that Can Help My Child and Their Smile?

August 19, 2017

If you ever have a hard time motivating your child to care for their smile, then our dentist, Dr. Matthew Scaffa, might have a technique you probably havent thought of: use applications. Fortunately, there are many smartphone and tablet applications that can help your child enjoy cleaning their smile and can also help your child […]

Oral Health Services: Root Canals

July 31, 2017

Root canal treatments are required for any damage that has occurred to your pulp within your root canal. If left untouched, damage to your pulp will destroy your tooth and possibly inflict life-threatening disorders upon the body due to severe infections. To avoid this a root canal treatment is required. Your oral health services guide […]

Your Morning Coffee Can Gradually Cause Dental Stains

July 20, 2017

The outer surfaces of your teeth are clad with tooth enamel. This hard biological mineral substance is microscopically porous. When you drink dark beverages like your morning coffee, minuscule dark particles can become trapped on the surfaces of your teeth. If they are not removed in a reasonable amount of time, these minor surface stains […]

Small Dental Cavities Can Often Be Treated with a Standard Dental Filling

June 30, 2017

If you are inconsistent with your daily oral hygiene regimen or you have a bad habit of putting off your routine dental checkup, you are at increased risk of suffering a cavity. Once this happens you might feel a change in texture, color, or increased sensitivity in the tooth. If its diagnosed early Dr. Matthew […]

Wisdom Teeth

June 27, 2017

Wisdom teeth, unfortunately, have nothing to do with wisdom. They are called wisdom teeth because they usually come in later in life, often during a persons late teens or early twenties. Sometimes they are referred to as third molars. Wisdom teeth don't always need to be removed. If they are healthy, there is enough room […]

Good Oral Hygiene Habits Encompass Several Factors

May 26, 2017

The American Dental Association offers a series of recommendations and guidelines to help American consumers to maintain a healthy mouth. This encompasses several important factors, to help you be consistent with your oral hygiene habits, and prevent oral health maladies. Brushing your teeth twice per day and flossing each night, is critical for removing plaque […]

An Untreated Dental Fracture Might Allow a Dangerous Cavity to Form

May 15, 2017

Dental fractures can originate from a wide range of sources. These could include forgoing the use of a quality mouthguard during night grinding or contact sports. At the same time, bad habits like chewing on stray desktop items or using your teeth to replace tools can also cause a fracture in tooth enamel. Even if […]

Finding Sources of Fluoride

May 10, 2017

Fluoride is a mineral that is important to dental health, as it strengthens the tooth enamel. The teeth become more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria in the mouth. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and can even reverse early tooth decay. So, where can I find fluoride, you may ask? Fluoride is found in many […]

How Your Wisdom Teeth Impact Your Oral Health

April 27, 2017

Did you know that it may be important for you to have your wisdom teeth removed? Furthermore, do you know why many people might have their wisdom teeth extracted? As you might have guessed, your wisdom teeth could actually cause several problems if they arent removed. Still, have you heard exactly what these issues are? […]

Untreated Gum Disease Could Pose a Serious Threat to Your Oral and Overall Health

April 24, 2017

Its estimated by the American Dental Association that nearly 47 percent of Americans over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease. This is a needlessly high statistic when you consider that gum disease can often be prevented by consistent oral hygiene habits and regular attendance to your routine dental exam at Dental […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign®

March 16, 2017

Thanks to modern science and the increasing desire for better aesthetics with our smiles, a clear form of Invisalign is available to straighten your teeth without any metal at all. Invisalign can give you the smile you desire without the stigma that comes with metal-mouth. Straighten your teeth with clear orthodontic aligners. Listed below are […]

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