General Dentistry

Treat gum disease with periodontal therapy.

What Is Periodontal Therapy? A Guide to Treating Gum Disease and Protecting Your Smile

Have you ever noticed that your gums bleed when you brush them? Does your mouth ever feel uncomfortable? When you smile, are those gums bright red instead of a healthy pink hue? If you raised your hand and said yes to any of these questions, you may have gum disease. And when left untreated, gum…
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Get help for a toothache.

Suffering from a Toothache? Here’s When You Should Seek Professional Help!

How to Know It’s Time for a Dental Visit Toothaches are one of the most common dental complaints, and if you’re dealing with one, you’re not alone. That dull, sharp, or throbbing pain can make it difficult to focus, eat, or sleep—and it’s no fun to endure. The good news? Not every toothache calls for…
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Watch out for the signs of gum disease.

Are Your Gums Red and Bleeding? Signs Your Gum Disease Is Getting Out of Control

Gum disease is a serious oral health condition with potential long-term consequences. What starts as bad breath and sore gums can become gum recession and loose teeth if you don’t seek the treatment you need. Here are some signs you shouldn’t ignore and what you can do to safeguard your oral health. Common signs of…
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Get your sleep apnea treated.

Get Your Sleep Apnea Treated So You Can Rest Better at Night

If you’ve ever heard people tell you that sleep is overrated, we’re here to tell you that they’re sorely mistaken. When we don’t get an adequate amount of restful sleep—about seven to nine hours per night—it can have severe repercussions for our cognitive and physical abilities.  From our years of experience working with patients with…
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Dental anxiety tips.

Do You Have Dental Anxiety? Do These 5 Things Before Your Next Dentist’s Visit!

How to Stay Calm During Appointments If the idea of sitting in a dentist’s chair makes you uneasy or even fearful, you’re not alone. Many people experience some level of nervousness when visiting the dentist, and while it’s completely normal, it shouldn’t stop you from receiving the care you need. Dental anxiety can lead to…
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Get the most out of a dental cleaning.

5 Secrets to Supercharging Your Professional Dental Cleaning Experience

Take Your Dental Cleaning from Routine to Remarkable Professional dental cleanings are more than just a routine chore on your calendar—they’re a key part of keeping your smile healthy and vibrant. While simply showing up to your twice-yearly appointments is important, there’s more you can do to maximize the benefits. By making a few simple…
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Get relief from a toothache.

Feeling the Pain? Try These 5 Home Remedies for Toothaches

Temporary Tooth Pain Relief While Waiting for Care Toothaches can be incredibly disruptive, interrupting your day and making it hard to focus, eat, or sleep. They often sneak up on us, starting as a dull throb and quickly escalating to full-blown pain. The reasons behind a toothache can vary—anything from cavities and gum disease to…
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Tips to avoid tooth extraction.

How to Prevent a Tooth Extraction and Keep Your Natural Teeth

Even when we’re young and those baby teeth come out, and our permanent teeth come in, we want to do what we can to protect them. Sure, kids might not understand everything there is to know about oral hygiene and caring for their teeth, but they understand the value of a smile. They know how…
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CEREC crowns may be your best option.

CEREC Crowns: The Future of Fast and Reliable Dental Restorations

Dental crowns are pretty common these days. They’re a useful dental treatment for protecting a damaged tooth from further decay, damage, or infection. However, the process hasn’t always been that convenient for patients needing a dental crown. Typically, traditional crowns take two to three appointments, which is a challenge today when we have so many…
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Safeguard your oral health.

10 Proven Ways To Safeguard Your Smile From Common Dental Problems

Nothing quite makes a first impression besides a happy, healthy, and welcoming smile. And your smile says so much about you. It can either push people away or draw people in. That’s why it is so important that we prioritize our smiles, keeping those pearly whites and gums in good shape. So, let’s look at…
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