A cavity-free smile is a happy smile, and more importantly a healthy one too! Keeping your smile free from cavities is always a wise idea. Did you know, in most cases, cavities can be prevented? Well, it’s true! Cavities can cause severe damage, which is why it’s always better to avoid if possible. To help you understand more about preventing... read more »

While it seems inevitable that your teeth will age like your body, this is not the case, and you can take steps to keep your smile young. By developing effective dental care habits, you can prevent signs of aging in your smile for the whole of your lifetime. One of the dental health topics you should keep in mind is... read more »

If you have ever had bad breath, you know that it is not pleasant. Oftentimes, bad breath is caused by poor diet and oral care habits, and can be treated with effective hygiene habits like brushing and flossing your teeth and then rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash. However, if bad breath is chronic, also known as halitosis, it may require a... read more »

Do you have stained teeth? If so, you’re likely looking for a way to improve their appearance. Having stained and unattractive teeth can affect the self-esteem and make you dislike the smile. Our dentists, Dr. Lyndel Stripling and Dr. Shawn Nemovi encourage you to call our office and schedule an appointment to see if our treatments can help you reach your smile goals.... read more »

  Never be afraid to enhance your smile with a tooth replacement. Although replacing missing teeth can be daunting sometimes, it is essential to repair any damage that has been done. Missing teeth can cause severe oral ailments to arise and can further worsen the health of your smile. Thus, a tooth replacement such as a dental bridge, also referred... read more »

  Assessing your oral health care often involves oral health care prevention planning. Your smile is only as safe as you keep it. However, damage may be occurring to your smile, and you may be completely unaware of it. For this reason, it is always important to inspect your smile very closely. Periodontal disease, also frequently known as gum disease... read more »

  If you have any damage due to broken teeth, it is important to consider a tooth restoration that not only treats the damage but prevents future damage from occurring. In addition, it is wise to think about tooth restorations that can dramatically improve the look of a tooth as well. One highly effective treatment you can look into is... read more »

The health of your mouth can be a significant factor in your overall quality of life. The discomfort of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems can limit your food choices, affect your self-esteem, cause anxiety, and could potentially prove costly to treat. To help prevent these problems the American Dental Association offers several recommendations. This starts with consistently... read more »

Gum disease, which may be the most common dental ailment we treat, impacts about half of the total number of adults in the U.S. While a big part of what causes gum disease comes down to which food choices we make, there are also lots of risk factors that you should be aware of. Here are some you can review.... read more »

Though your permanent teeth are meant to last your whole life, a tooth may need to be removed in certain cases. Our dentist and team want you to enjoy an optimal recovery after tooth extraction, which is why we encourage you to treat the area with proper care. You may need to have a tooth removed if: – An extra... read more »