Help Your Smile Last a Lifetime
We help you maintain your oral health throughout your life because oral health is important at every stage of life.
Adult Dentistry
Small amounts of tooth decay or gum disease might be easy to ignore, but they can lead to big issues if not properly cared for.
If these problems are left untreated it can result in pain, emergency treatment and even tooth loss. This issues are avoidable and it may help to know why they occur.
There are certain bacteria that feed on the sugars from foods that are particularly harmful to oral health. If left unchecked they can cause bleeding gums, inflammation, cavities, periodontal disease, and further issues that may have been able to be prevented.
The complex cycle of inflammation and infection extends beyond the gums and mouth. Research continues to uncover the many ways that our oral health affects the overall health of our bodies including heart health, arthritis, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. For example, mouth bacteria enter the bloodstream through inflamed and bleeding gums. Like a river, blood flow carries the bacteria to the small vessels of the heart and brain. Here they can damage the intricate vessel lining, leading to blockage of the vessel. Heart attack or stroke can be a result of bleeding gums. Our team is dedicated to helping you prevent tooth decay and damage to your oral health so you can smile with little pain and problems for years to come!
A few tips for maintaining a healthy mouth:
- Brush for at least two minutes, twice a day and floss at least once a day: It sounds like a long time, but it makes a difference. Consider an electric toothbrush with a built-in timer or set a timer on your phone or even play your favorite 2 minute song! If you don't like to floss, consider toothpicks, proxabrushes or the magic of a water flosser.
- Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly and replace every three months: Bacteria linger on your toothbrush, finding their way back into the mouth at the next use. Three months goes by fast, so make sure you mark it on your calendar!
- Drink sugary liquids through a straw: A straw helps keep sugar from bathing the teeth directly before swallowing. Try reusable straws at home!
- Drink water after eating a meal: Water helps clean larger deposits of food from your teeth. Plus, we all could use a little more hydration!
- Get cavities treated immediately: Cavities rarely hurt until they reach a critical stage. Don't forget: a little bit of tooth decay eventually becomes a little bit more.
- See your hygienist every six months: The risk of critical dental problems diminishes significantly if you're visiting us twice a year. Patients that fit preventive dentistry into their schedule and budget typically enjoy fewer dental visits and expenses over time than those who wait for emergencies to develop.
Anatomy of a Dental Checkup.
Examination.
We review many aspects of your health. Early detection of oral abnormalities saves millions of dollars and lives every year.
Imaging.
Cleaning.
After deposits are removed from your teeth, our fluoridated polishing paste leaves you with an ultra-smooth, shiny, and confident smile.