Many patients consider the presence of bleeding gums to be harmless and nothing to seek treatment for, but bloody gums are a common sign of other oral health issues. We encourage you to not ignore your bleeding gums, but rather look into their underlying cause. We review three main causes of bleeding gums that may be contributing to your unhappy... read more »

Failing to brush your teeth each morning and night, or not thoroughly flossing at least once each day can leave food particles, sugar residue, and plaque in your mouth. Over time, these can cause a chronic buildup of plaque acids that are capable of demineralizing your tooth enamel. Initial signs of a developing cavity might include a noticeable change in... read more »

Uncorrected deviations in the alignment of your bite pattern can start to gradually degrade the enamel layer on one of your teeth. At first you might not notice the problem. Yet as time goes on an abnormal texture might develop on an affected tooth. This might also be accompanied by gradually worsening tooth sensitivity. If you have noticed a problem... read more »

If you have not heard much about dental inlays and onlays or any of the amazing benefits they can offer a tooth, our dentists would be happy to tell you more about these restorations. Dental inlays and onlays are often ideal for a mild to moderate cavity that doesn’t merit a dental filling or crown. If a tooth has extensive... read more »

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, full of fun traditions and good food. However, it is also a risky time for your smile because the Christmas goodies aren’t good for your teeth and you may not remember to practice effective dental habits consistently. To help you keep your smile bright for Christmas, our team offers a few recommendations for... read more »

Brushing is very important. In fact, it can help you have the top-notch oral health and smile you deserve. This is why it’s important to properly and effectively brush. If you don’t, your teeth and gums can suffer the consequences. So, to help you have a great brushing routine, our dentist, Dr. Pantea Nooraee, is happy to share some brushing... read more »

Are you aware of what a toothache is? A toothache is damage to a tooth that often results in a pus-filled pocket called an abscess. Furthermore, toothaches can occur in the areas around a tooth, as well as eventually work their way into the pulp of a tooth. Toothaches must be treated appropriately before they can do further damage. However,... read more »

For multiple people, teeth grinding can be a grave problem. Also defined as bruxism, teeth grinding can wear and fissure pearly whites, and it can also cause major headaches and earaches as you sleep, leaving you with a nasty feeling when you wake up. It’s not a disease that should be ignored, but it is regularly left untreated. Fortunately, mouth... read more »

Your new dentures are allowing you to eat and speak normally and comfortably once again. They have also restored the beauty of your smile. To enjoy the benefits of your dentures long term, it is imperative that you take good care of them. Dr. Pantea Nooraee and our team are happy to explain the importance of cleaning your dentures daily... read more »

Did you know that one of the most serious illnesses that can afflict your mouth comes in the form of oral cancer? Oral cancer can affect anyone at any age, and there is an almost endless line of risk factors that can potentially set you up for potential cancer. In the United States alone, over 40,000 people every year are... read more »