General Dentistry or Primary Care Dentistry
As a general dentist I diagnose, treat, and manage your overall oral health care needs, including preventive care and education, pediatric dentistry, gum care, fillings, bonding and resins, crowns, veneers, bridges, partial dentures, dentures and implants. This type of dentistry allows me to offer a valuable standard of care for patients of all ages. I enjoy watching families grow and am honored when the next generation chooses to come to me for their dental care. Dentistry is exciting and challenging, there are advances in science, technology and creativity. It is my mission to go above and beyond to participate in […]
Special Oral Health Care During Pregnancy
According to the American Dental Association, as many as half of all women develop pregnancy gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease that is most common between the second and eighth months of pregnancy. It usually goes away after childbirth. Hormones make your gums more easily irritated by plaque and can cause gums to be red, tender, sore and bleed. Brush twice a day for two minutes, clean between your teeth once a day. If you experience morning sickness, here is how to help protect your teeth. When you throw-up, stomach acids enter your mouth and can eat away at your teeth, so […]
Start Early – Teaching your little ones to floss!
Little kids love to imitate grownups, which is why making dental care and flossing a family activity is a good idea. Brush and floss your teeth alongside your little ones and let them watch you floss your teeth. They will want to be just like you. It may also be fun if you let them brush your teeth while you brush theirs. Allow your child to choose their own toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste, and dental flossing picks. This can help them to personalize the activity and make it more interesting. After all, what kid wouldn’t want to floss with a […]
Ouch! My Tooth Hurts
When eating or drinking hot or cold foods do you feel a sharp pain in your tooth? You probably think you it must be a cavity. It could also mean you have sensitive teeth. Your teeth can become sensitive either from receding gums or from a thinning of your tooth enamel. Some toothaches are more severe If the pain you are experiencing is a sharp, stabbing pain when you bite down on your food, the cause of your toothache could be a cavity or a cracked tooth. Symptom and signs of an an abscessed tooth or an infection include: Severe, […]
Science Experiment – Proven Benefit of Fluoride
Sugary drinks like soda, powdered drink mixes, and sports drinks may be refreshing, but they can be harsh on the hard-outer shell of your teeth (enamel). This experiment will show what sugary and acidic drinks can do to your teeth, as well as the protective abilities of the fluoride found in your toothpaste or mouth rinse. You’ll need: 2 fresh eggs (make sure there aren’t any cracks!) 1 can of cola/soda Fluoride mouth rinse (you can find it in the dental aisle) White vinegar 4 small, clear plastic containers or cups (big enough to hold an egg) Instructions: Place the […]