If you haven't been to the dentist office in a while, here is what typically happens at your bi-annual checkup. Hopefully, it will convince you that it's time to come in. Once you've checked-in with our helpful receptionist, you'll be escorted to a comfortable dental chair by our wonderful hygienist or dental assistant. They are both well trained to perform... read more »

You no doubt are eager to see the dentist if you are suffering from a painful and throbbing tooth or have experienced a fall or accident that left you with tooth damage, as you need treatment to repair your smile. However, we encourage you to not only react to dental emergencies, but also schedule regular dental visits. We encourage you... read more »

Are you aware of underlying symptoms that are known causes and risk factors for halitosis? Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is an oral health condition in which bacteria in your mouth continually produce bad breath. If your mouth continues to produce bacteria, you’ll be at risk for several oral health ailments due to plaque build-up. Always make sure that... read more »

Are you looking to dramatically enhance your oral health with a highly effective product that can clean between your teeth? Ideally, you should be brushing your teeth twice every day. Furthermore, you should be implementing effective interdental care by cleaning between your teeth once a day. This can be accomplished with an interdental cleaning tool such as a water flosser... read more »

Can you list off the uses of dental crowns or the benefits that they provide for your smile? Did you know that your dental crown can last in your smile for decades as long as it’s in good shape and has been well cared for? In fact, some patients have found that their high-quality dental crowns lasted a lifetime, proving... read more »

Do you suffer from dry mouth? If so, you likely feel a dry, cottony feeling in your mouth on a constant basis. This can be quite inconvenient and troublesome, especially when you feel like you just can’t quite quench your thirst. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your dry mouth. Our dentist, Dr. Joshua Burton is happy... read more »

Growing older often comes with a myriad of physical changes in your body. This can sometimes include changes in your oral structure related to a latent gum disease issues or the previous loss of a tooth. This could potentially change the alignment of your teeth. Beyond the aesthetic complications of an unattractive smile, misaligned teeth are also at increased risk... read more »

  Are you suffering from any of the commonly known symptoms and causes of dental anxiety? If you are, you are not alone. This is because many individuals suffer from dental anxiety and are overcome with fears and worries associated with visiting their dentist, going to the dentist office, or receiving oral health care treatments. Due to the fact this... read more »

Avoiding baby bottle tooth decay is the best course of action and relatively straightforward. Helping your child practice good oral hygiene habits is the number one thing you can do to assist them to prevent baby bottle tooth decay's growth. Aid your child as they brush their pearly whites in the morning and at night, and assist them as they... read more »

A tooth-colored dental filling is also known as a composite dental filling, and it is custom matched to the color of your tooth enamel. This custom crafting enables the filling to blend seamlessly to the rest of the tooth. There are many benefits of tooth-colored dental fillings that can improve your smile, including: – Dental composites are often a safer... read more »