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Are you self conscious about your smile? If you are tired of your less than perfect teeth perhaps it’s time to make a noticeable change. If you find the right dental practice and an experienced cosmetic dentist, improving your smile has never been easier. With advances in dental technology and cosmetic dentistry you now have…

When it comes to your child’s teeth, it’s never too early to start preventing tooth decay. First and foremost it’s important to lead by example. Taking care of your own oral and dental health promotes healthy and positive habits that your children will mirror. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than…

Since plaque and tartar are your mouths most mortal enemies, it’s important to embrace good dental hygiene habits that prevent the build-up of both of these problematic substances. First it’s important to realize that plaque and tarter are different and they need to be addressed properly so they don’t become a serious oral health issue….

We believe that connecting with and reaching our patients is more important than simply seeing them twice a year at regularly scheduled dental checkups. We are making a commitment to use social media to serve you better, help you stay informed and to let you know that we care about you and your family. Social…

It goes without saying that smoking is not good for your health. Smokers and smokeless tobacco users are made well aware of the dangers of tobacco and nicotine addictions. There have been countless studies documenting the negative effects of smoking on human lungs and heart, but did you know that smoking can affect your oral…

Has it been years since you or someone you love have been to the dentist? Did you have a bad experience as a child or teen that is keeping you from having regularly scheduled dental check-ups? If going to the dentist makes you feel anxious, nervous or sick to your stomach, you may have dental…

Are migraine headaches something that plagues your health? If you suffer from migraine’s you may grind your teeth in your sleep and you may not even know it. Teeth grinding or bruxism can cause a number of health problems including migraine headaches. Most people attribute other symptoms and problems like muscle pain, TMJ pain, loose…

Are you suffering from toothache pain? If your tooth is hurting or you have swelling or redness in your gums, a fever or a bad taste in your mouth you could have an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth stems from an infection usually caused by problematic tooth decay, periodontal disease or a cracked/fractured tooth. All…

If you have sensitive teeth, it’s important to realize what’s causing the problem. Millions of people suffer from varying degrees of tooth sensitivity and sometimes there is no real need for concern, but other times sensitive teeth can be a tell tale sign that something else is going on in your mouth. Does it hurt…

If you’ve been to the dentist lately and needed to have a cavity filled, your dentist most likely offered you the option of a composite filling or an amalgam filling. There was a time when dentists only offered silver (or amalgam) fillings exclusively. Although durable and completely safe, sliver fillings are slowly becoming a thing…