You may be at risk for periodontal disease and not even know it. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is an infection of your gum tissue. To help keep your smile safe, set forth effective risk factor prevention plans. Here's a list of some of the common risk factors for gum disease: - Heavy drug use, as well as... read more »

The American Dental Association was found to help the American population maintain good oral health throughout the course of their lives. This includes preventative measures like brushing your teeth each morning and evening, as well as making a consistent effort to thoroughly floss your teeth at least once each day. The effectiveness of this daily oral hygiene routine is further... read more »

Dental medicine has made some extraordinary advances over the years. Today, dentists have access to technology and procedures that would have been a distant dream decades ago. Your dentist can straighten teeth that are out of alignment, and replace one, or all of your teeth through dentures, partials and implants. Teeth that would have required extraction once upon a time... read more »