Do you understand why brushing your teeth is vital to your oral health? We all know that brushing your teeth can help us ward of bad breath, but did you know that brushing your teeth can also help fight cavities and gum disease? Yes, it’s true! Brushing your teeth is an important step that should be done twice a day.... read more »

Are you using safe and effective products to improve your oral health? Are you routinely cleaning out your smile as need be to keep it safe from risks such as cavities and tooth decay? Are you visiting your dentist for routine checkups and examinations? There are many things you could be doing to improve your oral health care, so it... read more »

Chronic dental stains that appear on your teeth can cause you to feel socially awkward when you smile. This can tempt some individuals to experiment with the dental whitening products sold in stores. Unfortunately, most of these products use a form of hydrogen peroxide as their primary whitening agent in concentrations that are often ineffective for removing significant stains that... read more »

Restoring your smile includes making sure you take the time to fix any issues associated with halitosis. Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is a condition that is characterized by foul odors chronically emanating from your mouth. If you constantly find yourself struggling with bad breath, visit our dentists to determine what is causing it. In order to help eliminate... read more »

Going to the dentist can be hard at any age, especially if you’ve had difficult experiences in the past. These can sometimes create dental anxiety. It is important, however, that you still schedule and keep regular dental appointments. Here are some causes of dental anxiety, and a few methods of managing it. --Past Experience: If you have had painful procedures... read more »

Selecting a Toothbrush? Here’s What to Look For If you’re in the oral hygiene aisle at the store searching for a new toothbrush, our dentists, Dr. Melissa Maus, would like to help you select the toothbrush that is safe, effective, and right for you. To do so, they encourages you to choose a toothbrush that has the following characteristics: -Soft... read more »

Do you have a hard time remembering your dental appointment? If so, your smile pays the consequences. Your dental checkups are very important for your oral health. In fact, they are necessary to prevent gum disease and other dental issues. So, it’s best to remember your appointments and attend them every six months. To help you remember, our dentists, Dr.... read more »

Are you fearful of visiting the dental office? If so, our dentist and team would be happy to help you feel more relaxed in the dental chair with sedation dentistry options such as oral sedation and nitrous oxide. Our dentists can employ the use of sedatives to help patients of all ages feel calmer while receiving dental treatment and enjoy... read more »

Is your oral health care where it needs to be with the closing of the year? Are you prepared to enter a new year with the best chance of oral health care success? If you have not already done so, it is important to establish an oral health care checklist that includes proper cleaning, proper smile maintenance, a healthy diet,... read more »

Do you use effective tooth hazard prevention plans to build and sustain a healthy diet? If you're not careful, the foods and drinks you consume can easily destroy your smile. Although effective oral health care cleaning routines including brushing and flossing are highly effective at keeping your smile safe, it often comes down to making sure you are avoiding unhealthy... read more »