Have you been waiting for the right time to get teeth whitening treatment? There’s no better time than the New Year! In 2019, you are setting all kinds of new goals, and one goal you can shoot for is a whiter and brighter smile. Teeth whitening lightens teeth, helping remove discoloration and stains that have taken place over time. The... read more »

Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

For orthodontic care via braces, it is possible to correct malocclusions and provide your oral health with the benefits of straighter teeth. To improve your smile and eliminate risks associated with crooked teeth, the use of orthodontic braces can prove to be highly beneficial. If you wish to drastically improve the visual appearance of your smile by straightening your teeth... read more »

Oral hygiene is very important, and it’s very important to help children start their oral hygiene routines at an early age. This can help them care for their smiles throughout their lives. If your child has a difficult time cleaning their teeth and gums, our dentists, Dr. Kevin Solis and Dr. Trevor Craig, recommend making their oral hygiene routine a little... read more »

Are you familiar with dental erosion and how it can destroy your smile? If you are not aware, dental erosion is typically caused by harmful acids that will slowly wear away your tooth enamel. Although your tooth enamel is strong and designed to protect the inner workings of a tooth, it can be slowly worn down but harmful acids. Thus,... read more »