Are you self-conscious about your smile? No one should feel embarrassed to show off their pearly whites. Part of cosmetic dentistry’s aim is to boost your confidence by giving you a winning smile. This is one important reason why you should make an appointment with us for an evaluation. Most people don’t like going to the dentist. Yet most patients... read more »

Your lifestyle choices, your dietary habits, and your frequency of visiting your dentist can all regularly affect your chances of developing cavities. Thus, it is vital to maintain adequate oral health care to keep your smile safe. Over time, your smile ages and your teeth age as you do. This means that it is vital to keep your oral health... read more »

Structural changes in your mouth from tooth loss, as well as uncorrected deviations with the alignment of your teeth can cause excess wear and tear between two or more dental surfaces. Over time this can start to degrade a tooth’s enamel layer. As it starts to progress a case of dental attrition might reveal some basic symptoms. As it continues... read more »

How often do you find yourself flossing per week? The proper answer should be once daily. Flossing your teeth is extremely important for the health of your smile because it can remove plaque buildup and bacteria that linger in between teeth. Although brushing is just as important, it cannot reach the areas between teeth or those areas under your gum... read more »

Is your oral hygiene in good condition heading into the Halloween season? Are you aware of the products and treats that you should be avoiding this year? Do you have treatment plans in place should an oral accident, Injury, or cavity arise? As with all potential problems in life, it is important to have a preparedness plan ready for the... read more »

Your tongue can be an amazing instrument of your health and happiness. It helps you communicate kind words to loved ones, helps you digest delicious foods, and even aids in cleaning your mouth. It cares so well for you, why not care for it too? Your tongue can hold all kinds of disease causing bacteria and is one of the... read more »

Sports injuries can harm the mouth just like any other part of the body. This is why many schools and athletic associations require the use of protective mouth guards during contact sports and other rigorous athletic activities. Unfortunately, sometimes even a non-contact sport can cause a blow to the face. The severity of the dental trauma will determine the treatment... read more »

After experiencing facial trauma due to an automotive collision or athletic accident, it would be surprising if you didn’t experience some dental damage to your mouth as well. Sometimes this can result in the loss of a tooth, even damaging the connective tissues from the tooth to the roots. This is when you need to especially get emergency dental care... read more »

Cold sores are inconvenient and frustrating, especially because there isn’t much you can do to get rid of them. Fortunately, our dentists have some tips to help you handle your next cold sore and even dull some of the pain and discomfort. So let's take a look! The first thing you should do is ice the sore. Grab an ice... read more »

As you may already know, you need to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. It’s also best to brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. But did you know there are little things you can do to improve your brushing routine? Well, it’s true, and our dentists, Dr. Parth Patel and Dr. Thomas Schnare,... read more »