Dental tips

It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your...

Good Oral Hygiene More and more people today are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, bucking the...

Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That's because the physical changes they undergo through life-things...

Infants Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the...

Dentures today are made from very advanced materials designed to give you a natural appearance. However, keep in mind that...

X-rays, also called radiography, provide an important tool that shows the condition of your teeth, roots, jaw, and overall facial...

Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on to the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of...

Mouth rinses can have therapeutic benefits; others are only cosmetic in nature. Some have both attributes. The Food and Drug...

For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed...

What Is Flossing? Floss comes in a variety of materials and colors, but essentially, it is a very thin cord...

Brushing is the best way to remove cavity-causing plaque and other debris from your teeth. Plaque, a colorless, sticky substance,...

Plaque is an insidious substance-a colorless, sticky film that blankets your teeth and creating an environment in which bacteria erode...

People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect...

Many people suffer from sensitive teeth: a condition in which hot and cold foods or liquids, and even sudden puffs...

Plaque is an insidious substance: a colorless, sticky film that blankets your teeth and creates an environment in which bacteria...

Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers today and has one of the lowest survival rates, with thousands...

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that erupt in the back corners of the upper and...

Gingivitis is the medical term for early gum disease, or periodontal disease. In general, gum disease can be caused by...

What Is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is caused by a variety of things; in medical terms, cavities are called caries,...

People sometimes confuse canker sores and cold sores, but they are completely unrelated. Both can be painful, but knowing the...

An abscessed tooth is one that has become infected. Tooth decay is often the culprit; when tooth decay advances deep...

Dentistry has advanced to the point in which pain is almost a thing of the past. Powerful pain-killing medications known...

Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake...

If you have a dental emergency, please call the office at 603-898-2072 to schedule your appointment. You can also follow...