Hookah, E-Cigarettes and Your Oral Health

Hookah, E-Cigarettes and Your Oral Health

Society has greatly changed within the last couple of generations – especially when it comes to the use of tobacco products.  In the 40s a pop culture icon would be seen in a magazine smoking a cigarette and people aspired to look as chic. Fast forward to today, and...
Deep Cleanings

Deep Cleanings

Keeping your teeth healthy with regular cleanings is important for removing plaque, tartar and other bacteria that develops above the gums.  If you have poor oral hygiene, eating habits or use tobacco products, you may notice that your gums have become swollen, red...
A Shifting Situation

A Shifting Situation

It’s common knowledge that braces make your teeth straight, but how do they do it? Put simply, braces gently push your teeth in a specific direction and as the tooth moves, the bone structure that holds the tooth changes shape.  Once teeth have been aligned, the...
Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns

Are you satisfied with the look of your teeth?  Do you have a tooth that is worn down or chipped?  Are you in need of a larger filling? Or are your teeth housing severe dental decay? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be a candidate for a dental...
Cavities and Caries

Cavities and Caries

Dental caries are the result of dental decay.  Decay is the result of bacteria consuming sugars inside your mouth.  When bacteria feed off of these sugars, they produce lactic acid which dissolves the enamel, creating holes which are called cavities. The best way to...