Good oral health is essential for a healthy smile. The mouth is home to colonies of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, and when controlled by daily brushing and flossing, your oral health can thrive. Conversely, consuming a high sugar diet that feeds the bad bacteria creates harmful acids that erode your tooth enamel and lead to cavities. It also happens... read more »
More and more people are keeping their natural teeth healthy for a lifetime of beautiful smiles. At any age, a healthy mouth is a valuable asset when it comes to looking and feeling your best. Getting older means taking care of yourself to continue feeling great. Like your body, your dental health requires daily attention to protect teeth and gums.... read more »
Were you aware that there are three different kinds of dental bridges? They have one thing in common, and that is their ability to replace a missing tooth. They each have different approaches that may be more beneficial in situations the others cannot quite handle. Traditional Bridge Traditional bridges are the more common type used. They are built with two... read more »
If you regularly find yourself under the effects of tooth decay, it could be linked to oral health issues with your cleaning routines. Because you should be cleaning your teeth every day, you need to make sure that you're brushing and flossing techniques remain sound. Furthermore, there are plenty of other things you can do to help keep your teeth... read more »
When patients first notice signs of gum disease, they often ignore the symptoms. However, not addressing the early stages can allow gum disease to become a dangerous periodontal infection that results in dangerous oral health conditions. We offer a review of how to prevent gum disease and address its early stages before they damage your smile. Symptoms of gum disease... read more »
Did you know that endodontic treatments are responsible for numerous procedures in patients every year to save teeth that otherwise would need to be removed? It's true, as endodontic treatments such as root canal therapies are needed to extract damage pulps in order to ensure your teeth can remain in your mouth without needing to be extracted as well. Information... read more »
Are you sick? If so, you need to do all you can to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. Unfortunately, your smile can be in danger if you don’t take good care of it while you’re sick. So, our dentist, Dr. Mark T. Morgan, would like to help you care for your smile by encouraging you to do... read more »
Where has the year gone? The holidays are upon us once again. This means more photos, more parties, and more pressing items on your calendar. Here are some tips for keeping your mouth merry and bright for all those holiday photos and parties. Brush and Floss: First off, remember to brush your teeth! This should happen twice a day, and... read more »
Getting your pearly whites whitened can help you feel like a new you, but every now and then the procedure leaves teeth feeling a wee bit sensitive. If this has happened to you, don’t worry: it’s a not unusual part of the process for numerous people. To lessen the sensitivity associated with teeth whitening, you have some options. The first... read more »
Soft food particles that get stuck between your teeth or smattered near the contours of your gumline are often easy enough to remove with a gentle rinse with your beverage, or brushing your teeth. Yet there are other times when a hard piece of food like beef jerky, a hard nut, or a seed can become uncomfortably lodged between two... read more »