When it’s time to get dentures, or any sort of fake teeth, you may come to realize just how involved the process is. Going through the dentures process yourself can give you an appreciation for the efficacy of natural teeth. It may also make you wish you’d done more to save your teeth as well as a resolution to do... read more »

To minimize risks associated with oral cancer, you need to make sure that you're always looking for signs and symptoms that it may be present in your mouth. Because over 40,000 Americans every year are diagnosed with oral and throat cancer, it is important to make sure that you are routinely taking the steps to determine if it is present... read more »

Have you ever heard of endodontics before? Endodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry designed to repair issues associated with the inner workings of a tooth. If the inner lining of a tooth’s root or the pulp has become damaged, an endodontics treatment will be required in order to save the tooth. Without treatments such as root canal therapies, a... read more »

Effective oral health care includes always taking the steps necessary to have the necessary restorations and repairs when your smile needs them. Although many individuals may find themselves always cleaning their teeth and gums and focusing on other oral health care cleaning routines, a visit to the dentist at least twice a year is also important. This is because your... read more »

Even the best of smiles can be damaged if you are not careful. Barring oral accidents or injuries, most smiles are destroyed over time due to erosion and slow decay. However, there are numerous treatments and helpful measures that you can put in place to protect your teeth from daily risks. One of the key foundations of keeping your smile... read more »

If your gums tend to bleed when you brush, floss, and even when you eat, then there is a chance you’re not taking proper care of them. It’s very important to take good care of them so you don’t fall victim to gum disease and suffer even more severe consequences. To care for your bleeding gums, our dentist, Dr. Lavanya... read more »

Do you seem to have a talent for getting cavities despite brushing, flossing, and eating healthy? If this is so, you might try having the dentist apply sealant to your teeth. Sealants act as shields against bacteria that create cavities, and they can also halt further development of a cavity before it gets too bad. We all have pockets and... read more »

Have you heard that not all people have their wisdom teeth extracted? A number of people never have wisdom teeth erupt, and there are a lucky few who have mouths vast enough to keep all four of the wisdom teeth. Read on to find out more about when it's okay to keep wisdom teeth. Although it's highly out of the... read more »

Every day is a new opportunity to improve your smile. However, it is also a new opportunity to damage it. Thus, you must always exercise caution with any habits and choices in your life that can lead to severe oral health consequences. Whether it's the lifestyle habits you partake in or the products you consume, it is important always make... read more »

Your mouth is vulnerable to many dental problems, especially if you have a history of poor oral hygiene habits. The development of tooth decay can create a dental cavity that is very visible on a prominent tooth, reducing the tooth’s natural appearance and darkening your smile. Our dentist will help you determine if a composite resin dental filling is the... read more »