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 »

The human body is a marvel of biological engineering. Some of its most profound changes occur in the early years of childhood through adolescence. Among these many changes is the shedding of your child’s 20 primary teeth to accommodate their 32 permanent teeth. As you may recall from your own childhood, primary teeth are not lost all at once. Most... read more »

If you are missing one or more teeth, whether it is due to untreated tooth decay or severe oral trauma, you may not be as confident in your smile. Beyond the appearance of your smile, did you know that having missing teeth could actually harm your oral health? Your remaining teeth can begin to shift. That is why you might... read more »

With well over 29 million people in the United States alone suffering from diabetes, it is safe to say that this is a national health epidemic. The nefarious connection between diabetes and overall body health is well established, and that also includes your dental health. A compromised immune system and the body’s inability to control blood sugar is at the... read more »

Your diet plays a key role in your oral health. If your diet is unhealthy, your oral will suffer. Unhealthy foods are abundant in most diets and are prominent in several areas of our society. Not only can they do damage to your physical appearance, but they can cause harm to your teeth and gums. To be safe, avoid potentially... read more »

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 »