Dental Health

Good oral hygiene is an important factor in achieving a healthier lifestyle, especially in adults. Eating a balanced diet, brushing and flossing daily and regular dental checkups are vital in ensuring that your mouth stays healthy.

Trauma, neglect and congenital defects can lead to missing teeth during a person’s life, which in turn can lead to more serious problems including tooth decay, an uneven bite, and stress on adjacent teeth.

Tooth Decay

Caries, or tooth decay, is a preventable disease. While caries might not endanger your life, they may negatively impact your quality of life.

When your teeth and gums are consistently exposed to large amounts of starches and sugars, acids may form that begin to eat away at tooth enamel. Carbohydrate-rich foods such as candy, cookies, soft drinks and even fruit juices leave deposits on your teeth. Those deposits bond with the bacteria that normally survive in your mouth and form plaque. The combination of deposits and plaque forms acids that can damage the mineral structure of teeth, with tooth decay resulting.

Loss of Natural Teeth

Missing teeth can lead to a variety of dental issues, including tooth decay, bite problems, and added pressure on surrounding teeth. A dental bridge is often recommended when there are healthy teeth on both sides of the gap. When putting in a dental bridge, the replacement tooth is securely attached to the adjacent teeth with dental cement, creating a fixed solution that the patient cannot remove. If all natural teeth are missing, complete dentures can restore both appearance and function. For patients who struggle with denture stability or chewing, dental implants may be an option. Replacing missing teeth not only enhances the look of your smile, but also supports better oral health.

Our goal is to repair and restore damaged oral structures so that your smile and bite work comfortably and as they should. We are committed to helping you achieve and maintain excellent oral health, reliable function, and a confident, attractive smile.