Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

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 »

There are a variety of things that are bad for your teeth, but did you know that many everyday habits are bad for your oral health as well? Unfortunately, many of the things we do habitually are bad for us and bad for our teeth, but there is no need to get discouraged because there are many ways to kick... read more »

In order to ensure that the mouth can continue to function as needed, make sure that you are limiting the use of mouth jewelry. Mouth jewelry typically consists of lip and tongue rings that are inserted in your mouth for an aesthetic effect. However, it can lead to dental damage in the form of oral accidents and injuries. To make... read more »

You deserve to have a strong and healthy smile, which is why our dentists, Dr. Sheila Poetti and Dr. Avinash Bidra strongly recommend cleaning and caring for your teeth and gums regularly. Another thing you can do to increase your chances of having the top-notch smile you want is do everything you can to prevent oral injuries. To help you... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Sheila Poetti, strongly encourages you to clean and care for your oral tissues regularly. This is because they are very important for a top-notch oral health and smile. However, keeping the gums in tip-top shape can be a tough task if you don’t know much about them. So, our dentist is happy to help you learn more... read more »

In this day and age, with modern advances in oral health technology and tools, there is just no excuse anymore for neglecting to floss once a day. Besides the numerous beneficial reasons why you should add flossing to your daily routine, the procedure is not as cumbersome as it used to be. Even with the easier flossing implements available, less... read more »