Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Oral injuries can be painful and should be treated by your dentist as soon as possible. Learn more about what to do during a dental emergency. What are dental emergencies and how can I avoid them? A dental emergency is when your tooth breaks, cracks, becomes loose, or ... read more
Your need to be concerned about crowding because it affects more than just your smile. It can affect your health in three ways: it can increase risk of periodontal disease, affect systemic health, and result in improper bite forces. Increased risk of periodontal disease Periodontitis is prevalent in the American population. A recent CDC report states ... read more
Implant Information If you lose or break a tooth, a dental implant may be the best option for restoring your smile. Learn more about dental implants and whether they are right for you. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a post, usually made of titanium, which serves as a substitute for a ... read more
Facts of Life Due to advances in medicine and an increase in prolonged life expectancy, the number of older people will continue to increase worldwide. It is essential that all older adults practice and maintain good oral hygiene due to the high correlation between oral health and general health. How should I care for my ... read more
Using tobacco can harm your mouth, including your teeth and gums, in a number of ways. There is no safe form of tobacco— using it produces many problems and risk factors, from tooth discoloration and gum disease to throat, lung, and oral cancer, and, ultimately, even death. It’s important to understand what happens to your ... read more
Your dentist can apply sealants easily, and it takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth. In addition to good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing, there are other ways to protect teeth from decay. Dental sealants can protect teeth and seal them off from decay-causing bacteria. What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are ... read more
This year we all dressed up as characters from Despicable Me. Dr. Smith was Gru, the assistants and hygienists were minions, and Austin was Dr. Nefario. In case you weren't able to see us in person, or missed the picture we shared on our Facebook page, here are some pictures from throughout the day. Happy ... read more
What's a dentist to do during Halloween? No dental office wants to contribute to the childhood caries epidemic, or worse, be accused of contributing to their own market. However, being the "toothbrush" house on the block isn't fun either. Never fear – we've come up with seven candy alternatives you can share with the kids in your ... read more
Flu season is upon us again, and it seems like everyone is looking for the magic bullet to give their immune system that competitive edge over the irritating virus. Part of the reason that the flu is so contagious is that it is spread primarily through aerosolized droplets of moisture, which can either enter directly ... read more
This week Dr. Smith turned 55 years young! Thanks to everyone who posted birthday wishes for Dr. Smith on our Facebook page. We sure had a fun time celebrating with him here at the office and wanted to share a couple of pictures from the day. We thought it would be fun to clearly designate ... read more
