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 »

If you are missing one or more of your teeth, you may not be as comfortable with your smile. You might even find every day tasks, like talking or eating, to be a challenge. If this sounds familiar, we may be able to help you with a partial denture restoration. It can be important to your dental health to replace... read more »

Minor tooth sensitivity is sometimes dismissed as a mere inconvenience. Some individuals will simply try to reduce its impact on their quality of life by cutting out certain foods and beverages or by brushing their teeth with a sensitivity toothpaste that has been formulated with potassium nitrate. While these measures might provide some temporary relief from tooth sensitivity symptoms, a... read more »

Did you ever see a famous rapper or other person on TV with a gold tooth and think that one of those might look good in your smile? You wouldn’t be the first one. Gold teeth have been around a lot longer than you might think. People used gold crowns for teeth 4,000 years ago in Southeast Asia. Even then,... read more »

Making sure your toothbrush is well-cared-for. Caring for your toothbrush should be one of the most important tasks of your oral hygiene routine. Because your toothbrush plays such a fundamental role in keeping your teeth and gums clean, you will need to make sure that your toothbrush is always well-maintained, so it can continue to do the task for which... read more »

Do you wake up in the morning with bad breath? Have you noticed that your breath can get sour after eating certain foods? The good news is that you are not the only one to have had this problem, and we are here to help! Today, we would like to provide you with a few home remedies for bad breath,... read more »

Softball season is just beginning, and you’re probably thinking of ways to improve your swing, your quickness on defense and more. As you’re thinking about these things, our dentist, Dr. Mark DeWitt, also encourages you to think about your smile. It’s important to do all you can to maintain healthy teeth and gums this season. To do so, our dentist... read more »

How would you rank your oral health care in regard to your cleaning habits? Although most individuals make sure they are brushing and flossing each day, you may fail to take into consideration the effects that a poor diet will have on your oral health. Some foods can cause severe dental damage in a variety of ways. Everything from knocking... read more »

  Do you practice effective oral health care with your smile on a daily basis? Did you know that as a teen you are most at risk for numerous ailments because of peer pressure and the willingness to do things that are hazardous to your health? It's true, so it's important to avoid all risks that can easily damage your... read more »