A mouthguard is a flexible appliance that is worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect teeth from trauma. The dental profession unanimously supports the use of mouthguards in a variety of sports activities. Why should I wear a mouthguard? A mouthguard can prevent serious injuries such as broken teeth, jaw fractures, cerebral hemorrhage and…

When a tooth becomes severely infected or damaged, root canal therapy may be the best way to preserve your natural smile and relieve pain. At our dental clinic, we offer advanced root canal treatment that prioritizes your comfort, health, and long-term oral wellness. Why Choose a Root Canal? The alternatives for teeth with deep decay…

Can working out actually boost your dental health? According to a study from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, the answer is a resounding yes. Researchers analyzed data from 12,110 participants, using the same lifestyle factors known to lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease: regular exercise, healthy eating, and weight…

Happy New Dental Year! Lets make this New Year a good dental health year! Keep up with your regular dental visits and good dental home habits.  Our office looks forward to providing excellent Dental Health Care for you and your family for all!

With your help, dental visits can be a positive and fun experience for your child. Our team takes time to ensure your child feels safe, heard, and comfortable. We work hard to make dental appointments enjoyable, and you can play a big part in making the experience even better! Here’s how you can help us…

Does your jaw make a clicking, popping, or grinding sound when you eat, speak, or yawn? While it might seem harmless at first, these noises are often early signs of issues with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. If left unaddressed, this discomfort can develop into temporomandibular joint…

Puberty is a fact of life where a child’s body matures and becomes capable of reproduction. It is during this time that hair sprouts up in unusual places, voices drop, girls start menstruating and smiles can become plagued with swollen gums that are more sensitive to dental plaque and at greater risk for dental problems.…

þ     Keep up your regular dental visits. Hopefully, you’ve had a lifetime of professional dental care. Don’t stop now! Just as these years might motivate you to take special care of your overall health, it’s a good idea to give your teeth some extra attention, too. That means visiting your dentist regularly and practicing good oral…

Dentin is the technical name for your teeth — well, the substance that makes up your teeth, rather. Dentin is almost bone-like and it makes up most of the structure of your teeth. Dentin is made from cells called odontoblasts and is found under the enamel of the crown and under the cementum in the…

Being with child can be an exciting transition, but as any mother will tell you, pregnancy is no walk in the park. In order for a women to carry a child to full term, hormonal levels will change in order to help a fetus grow and develop, but those fluctuations can also put her a…