One of the biggest risk factors for our oral health is due to plaque. Plaque is a thin layer of bacteria and debris that can collect on your tooth enamel. Although you may think that it wouldn’t be able to do significant damage, you would be wrong. This is because it can easily erode your tooth enamel and even destroy... read more »

Have you ever wondered which oral health care treatments are designed for restoring or repairing damage to your smile? Depending on your oral health needs, numerous tooth restoration treatments exist to repair your smile safely and effectively. If you're looking for a treatment that can repair the natural look of your teeth, consider a tooth restoration such as a tooth... read more »

As we age, our smiles age with us, so we must do our part to protect them for as long as possible.  With the right amount of oral health care habits, you can keep your smile healthy and bright for the rest of your life. However, there are times when our teeth may wear down due to an oral accident... read more »

Are you aware that teeth whitening has experienced an explosion of popularity over the last few decades? Nowadays, you can find products everywhere touting the benefits of teeth whitening. However, not all products work as intended, and some might not be right for your smile, so exercise caution when considering a treatment. In order to keep your oral health care... read more »

Are your teeth in need of root canal therapy? Root canal therapy is often used for teeth that have been injured or worn down to the point that the root of a tooth is exposed, often due to damage to the tooth enamel. When this occurs, bacteria can damage the pulp within a tooth, resulting in infections and eventual tooth... read more »

Have you been diagnosed and checked for gum disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an extremely common, yet grave oral infection to your gum tissue. Gum disease is triggered by a variety of factors, including plaque buildup within our mouths, that if left untreated, can steadily damage your gums and cause irreparable tooth loss. Prevent gum disease... read more »

Did you know that alternative treatments such as using mouthwash and chewing sugarless gum can positively impact your oral health? Although we often assume that brushing and flossing are the end-all of oral hygiene, it doesn’t mean you cannot add additional methods to your routine for an even greater chance at oral health success. Mouthwash and sugarless gum can have... read more »