General Dentistry

Tooth sensitivity is not uncommon. Some people experience general sensitivity when eating or drinking something cold or hot. Others might feel more acute sensitivity when biting down or at seemingly random times. You may not think it’s a big deal, but dental sensitivity isn’t something you should ignore. It could be a sign of a…

Dental pain always seems to strike at the worst possible time. This typically means late at night, during a weekend, or right before a big event. From a patient’s perspective, an emergency dentist visit may feel like something they have to do. But as dentists, it’s important to remember that patients have a choice in…

Technology is constantly evolving, from the way we communicate to how we take care of our health. Dentistry is no exception. Today’s patients benefit from tools and techniques that weren’t even imaginable just a few decades ago. One of the most impressive examples? The surgical dentistry microscope. Used in procedures that demand extreme precision, this…

Most people think of dental care in terms of cleanings, fillings, and maybe the occasional crown. But if your bite is off, even just a little, it can set off a chain reaction of problems that go way beyond a crooked smile. That’s where occlusion-focused dentistry comes in. It’s a smarter, more comprehensive way to…

Treat Gum Disease Before It Affects Your Health Don’t let gum disease (periodontal disease) affect your overall health. It’s important to treat periodontal issues early so they don’t cause issues other than inflamed gums. Gum disease is an infection that starts in the gum tissue. These tissues help to keep healthy teeth in their place.…

Could your persistent symptoms be pointing to TMD? Do you have symptoms such as tension headaches, pain behind the eye, or limited range of opening due to muscle spasms? Maybe you have lower jaw cramping,a chronically tired jaw, or difficulty keeping your mouth open, especially duringa dental appointment? If any of these events sound familiar,…

My tooth hurts—does that mean I have a cavity? It can happen to anybody—you wake up in the morning with a sore tooth and immediately wonder if you slept wrong or if you forgot to floss that pesky piece of corn out of your teeth. Or…what if that discomfort is caused by a cavity boring…

How do I find the best dentist? Ideally, we all want our dental care to be straightforward. We want our teeth to remain as healthy as possible with regular dental cleanings every six months or so. But life doesn’t always work that way. That is why it is important to find a dentist who can…

Ready for a well-maintained smile? We all know that we need to brush and floss our teeth to keep our smiles healthy, odor-free, and shining bright. But did you know that professional dental cleanings can be just as important to maintaining our oral health? Professional cleanings are so much more than glorified tooth-brushing sessions, though…

More than half of the population has at least one wisdom tooth. And though it’s pretty common, whether you have one or four wisdom teeth, it’s often not something to smile about. Wisdom teeth appear right behind your second molars in all four quadrants of your mouth. But as you can imagine, or perhaps you…