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It is a buildup of bacteria also known as Tartar. It starts as plaque: a sticky biofilm full of bacteria that forms on the teeth, when it’s not removed it turns into a hard form called Calculus. Plaque can be removed from the teeth with a toothbrush and floss. If the plaque has not been […]

Mouth guards help limit the risk of injury to the soft tissues of the mouth, tongue, and lips. as well as protecting the teeth and jaw from hitting the base of the skull when the impact occurs. They should be worn during all contacts sports.   There are different types of mouths guards but they […]

  Good Dental health is important in maintaining healthy gums, tongue, teeth and overall systemic health. By taking care of our mouths we are decreasing our risks for possible disease such as periodontal disease, gingivitis, and heart disease, including decreasing our risk factor for tooth decay. What are some factors that are putting our oral […]

What are Pit and Fissure Sealants? They are a white plastic material that is sealed onto the grooves of the chewing surface of the teeth. The material is placed on permanent molars and premolars that have deep pits and fissures and are intended to prevent tooth decay. When should I have a sealant placed? Typically […]

What is periodontal disease? It is the swelling of the soft tissue surrounding your teeth from bacteria build up that has not been removed. There are 4 stages of periodontal disease the first stage is gingivitis. Believe it or not it is very common. It is caused by plaque or bacteria build up, if left […]

That painful stab in your mouth doesn’t feel like a toothache but it hurts like crazy. It could be a canker sore. But what is it? What causes it? More importantly, how can you prevent it from happening again? Canker sores are generally small and can be identified by a red spot with a white […]

The “C” Shape Flossing Technique Start with a piece of floss from the length of your wrist to elbow. Wrap it around your middle and pinch between your thumb and index finger Slide through contact of your teeth, make a “C” shape against the one side of your tooth move up and down about 3 […]

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. They may suck their thumbs fingers or pacifier in to sooth themselves to sleep. Usually children stop around the ages or 2-4. Will it affect my Childs teeth? Even though they have baby teeth that they will eventually lose. Prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier use can lead […]

Here are some tell-tale signs that you clench or grind your teeth. You wake up in the morning with a headache Your jaw or facial muscles are sore when you wake up Abfractions (notches on the side of your teeth close to the gumline) Your partner hears you grinding your teeth Your opening is limited […]

If you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist, you’re not alone. Believe it or not many people have a fear of being at the dentist. Whether it’s a past experience that happened as a young child that has stuck with them or a new fear that has developed over that last […]