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 »

The holidays are right around the corner. Before you get too busy with your festivities, our dentist, Dr. Claudia J. Trujillo, would like to prepare you now on how to take good care of your smile. That way you will know exactly what you need to do when the holiday parties book your calendar. First, keep up on oral hygiene... read more »

Toothaches are quite painful and inconvenient. Unfortunately, they are very common. Fortunately, sometimes little things cause them. So, if something small is making your tooth ache, there are things you can do at home to eliminate the discomfort. Our dentist, Dr. Claudia J. Trujillo, is happy to tell you how to dull a toothache. First, reach for your floss. There... 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 »

If you want to have a top-notch oral health and pristine breath, then you need to remember to clean your tongue regularly. While many include a tongue cleaning after they brush their teeth, many use tongue scrapers. Tongue scrapers are handy tools that can benefit you and your smile in a myriad of ways. To help you know more, Dr.... read more »

You’ve probably been thirsty and have dealt with a dry mouth before. Feeling thirsty isn’t a major issue, but would you be surprised to hear that having a dry mouth regularly might cause a number of problems? Dry mouth is actually a condition you might have if you aren’t producing as much saliva as you should. While this might not... 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 »

Even though dental crowns are very strong and reliable, there are things that can damage or break them or even make them fall out of place. These things could be something like a blow to the face or even the suction from a sticky or chewy food or candy. So, if you have broken or damaged your crown, there is... read more »