While oral emergencies may be mild in the beginning, they can become severe if ignored or not handled well. The good news is that oral emergencies and injuries can benefit from proper care and require only minimal recovery time if addressed promptly. We invite you to review some frequently asked questions about treating common dental emergencies. What are some of the... read more »

Have you recently whitened your smile with our professional whitening treatment or with an over-the-counter whitening treatment? If so, you are probably wondering how to maintain those white results for as long as possible, right? Well, our dentists, Drs. Nooraee and Gandy, are more than happy to help you do so. All you need to do are the following things:... read more »

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 »