When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »
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 »
A series of strong periodontal ligaments anchors each of your teeth in your gums and further helps bond them to the underlying bone tissues in your mouth. With certain individuals the tension of these connective tissues and the natural structure of the mouth can lead to alignment issues with their permanent teeth. In many of these cases, our dentists might... read more »
If you know all about teen dental health, then you can help your teen have the strong and healthy teeth and gums they need to have a top-notch oral health. If you don’t know much about teen dental health, it can make your teen a victim to dental problems and dental pain. This is why our dentists, Dr. Frederick Stark... read more »
Were you recently informed that you had cancer and you should start treatments for it soon? Understandably, in this kind of situation, you may not be immediately thinking of your dental health. However, the treatments that you may undergo can adversely affect your smile, and today we’d like to provide a few tips on protecting it. An organization called the... read more »
If you have heard in the past that root canal therapy is unpleasant and painful, we are glad for the opportunity to address these misconceptions. Root canal therapy has come a long way to become a fairly comfortable procedure that is much better than the pain of a damaged or infected tooth. We shed further light on how root canal... read more »
Flossing is very important. It helps you have a clean and healthy smile and it also helps you prevent dental issues, like tooth decay and gum disease. If you want the top-notch oral health you deserve, it’s important to floss at least once a day. If you forget to floss, our dentists, Dr. Frederick Stark and Dr. Brad Norden, are... read more »
An untreated cavity will gradually increase in size and severity. Without professional attention the tooth decay can gradually start to penetrate beyond the tooth’s enamel layer to affect the dentin, pulp and root of the tooth. As time goes on the affected tooth will likely become more sensitive and painful. Without professional attention from our dentists, Dr. Frederick Stark and... read more »
Dry mouth is a common dental issue that involves the inability to produce the proper amount of saliva. This problem can be dangerous for the smile because without saliva, bacteria, food particles, and other harmful substances won’t be washed away regularly and the acid in the mouth won’t be neutralized. These things can promote dental problems, like tooth decay development.... read more »
Numerous tooth restorations exist for any dental damage that may arise with your smile. Depending upon your oral health care needs and treatments available to you, a form of dentistry exists to return and restore your smile. However, some treatments are more effective depending on the amount of damage you may have. If you wish to dramatically enhance the look... read more »