Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells, it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams, we will clean your teeth and gum line from any hardened plaque and tartar. Our dentist can then look at your teeth for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, and damaged fillings. Your risk of certain diseases can also be evaluated, which might also take into account your... read more »

By now, you may have already seen the value of daily oral hygiene when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth with strong teeth and gums. By brushing your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste, and flossing in between the teeth and along the gum line at least once daily, while consistently... read more »

If you want a top-notch smile and oral health, then you need to prevent gum disease. Gum disease is a serious and dangerous dental issue that can affect your smile, oral health, and even your entire health in many ways. Our dentist, Dr. Patricia Conn, would like to help you prevent gum disease as much as possible by giving you... read more »

Are you ready to drastically improve your smile and fix any damage that you may have suffered from? If you do believe that you are in need of a dental restoration, visit our office. Furthermore, if you ever suffer dental damage and have teeth that need to be extracted or have teeth that have already been knocked out, reliable prosthetics... read more »

Are you aware of the effects that dental anxiety can have on your teeth and gums? Although dental anxiety doesn't do any damage on its own, the fear of visiting our dentist or dental office can leave you vulnerable to several health risks. Not only can you be at an increased risk of oral accidents and injuries going untreated, but... read more »