Got Grills? Here Are the Tips You Need to Care for Your Smile

There are many products in the world today that can harm your smile, and grills are one of them. However, there are ways you can wear your grills all while keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape, and our dedicated dental team is happy to tell you all about it! We recommend caring for your oral health while you have... read more »

Why Do Your Teeth Hurt after a Filling Procedure?

For your beautiful smile, you work hard to maintain healthy habits. You brush and floss your pearly whites diligently and you have professional dental cleanings every six months. Still, you will sometimes require a dental restoration in the form of dental fillings. And if you have recently had a filling procedure performed, you may be experiencing short-term tooth sensitivity. Temperature... read more »

Including Your New Crown as Part of Your Daily Oral Hygiene Routine

Your new crown represents a serious investment in restoring the appearance and function of a tooth that was severely fractured, or suffered extensive tooth decay. While the materials your new crown is made from not vulnerable to tooth decay, it will still need to be included as part of your daily oral hygiene routine. Residual food particles and bacteria in... read more »

Dentures and Your Age

Did you know that people have used false teeth for more than 2,000 years? Unfortunately, dentures today have a bad reputation because of how they used to look. In fact, dentures used to look like chunks of chalk. Fortunately, dentures today are made with appearance in mind. In fact, they’re shaped to fit comfortable in your mouth and to offer... read more »

Do Your Gums Change When You’re Pregnant

You know that caring for your teeth is important. You probably know that you should visit your dentist when something about your teeth worries you.  But do you know how your teeth change when you’re pregnant—or what you should do to prevent major problems like gum disease? While it may not seem like it, gum disease can be a major... read more »

What Happens When I Get a Filling?

Tooth decay can affect any part of your teeth. Without filling the cavity, the tooth will continue to decay and it would require more serious procedures and extra costs. Before the procedure, your dentist will discuss numbing options available to you. Most people choose to have novocaine injected into the local gum tissue. This will numb the area in about... read more »