April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Each year, this campaign tries to raise awareness of the need for earlier oral cancer diagnosis and treatment. Oral cancer can affect any tissue in the mouth, including the gums, tongue, lips, or back of the throat. …

If restorative and cosmetic dental work is in your future, it is crucial to have procedures done in the proper sequence for optimal results. The “esthetic zone” is the teeth that people see when you talk and smile. …

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Due to the stress, you could be clenching or grinding your teeth. This process called bruxism, which usually occurs as you sleep. Clenching and grinding can also be a result of sleep disorders, an abnormal bite, or teeth that are misaligned. Bruxism is also twice…

Prescribing antibiotics prior to dental procedures used to be commonplace for a multitude of health conditions. However, this may not be necessary anymore. Before taking a trip to the pharmacy, have a discussion with your Dentist or Primary Care Physician. Everyone has beneficial and harmful bacteria in the mouth. Chewing…

Unfortunately, many foods and beverages that we consume every day can have negative effects on the enamel that protects our teeth. This damage can eventually lead to tooth erosion and decay. Even foods that seem harmless may contain sugars and acids that damage tooth enamel. On the pH scale, 1.0…

According to the American Dental Association, if used correctly, both electric and manual toothbrushes are effective at removing harmful plaque that may lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, many studies showed that electric toothbrushes decrease the amount of plaque buildup when compared to a manual toothbrush. In fact…

If you are experiencing dental problems, like weakening, cracked, and broken teeth, you are not alone. Teeth-breaking stress has been rising since the COVID-19 pandemic and will affect more people in 2022 than ever before. Since 2020, dentists and oral surgeons are seeing more cases of broken or cracked teeth…

“My gums bleed when I floss, so it stops me from doing it.” “I’m using an electric toothbrush that does a great job, so I don’t need to floss.” “I don’t have time to floss.” “Do I really need to clean in between my teeth?” These are just a few…

Digital Impressions For Dentures Our cutting-edge technology allows us to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of your mouth with 3-D intraoral scanning devices rather than using traditional methods involving physical molds and gooey materials. Our Medit i700 Intraoral Scanner takes hundreds of pictures of your mouth in quick secession to produce 3-D images of…