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 »

While dental fillings are one of the most common and well-known restorative dental treatments, there may be a lot you don’t know about their uses and benefits. At Cloverleaf Dental Center, we are pleased to provide amalgam and composite dental fillings to repair cavities and other tooth damage, with the different benefits depending on the type of filling we place... read more »

Dental crowns can perform a variety of functions, making them a popular method of restorative dentistry. There are many reasons for dental crowns that you may not be aware of, and here are six examples: - Bruxism damage: Your teeth experience a lot of wear and tear, but if you grind and clench your teeth, it can result in shortened... read more »

Have you ever enjoyed snacking on almonds? If so, we’ve got some good news for you! Almonds are a super, tooth-healthy snack. Here are some reasons we’ve assembled summarizing why almonds are so great for your teeth and what you can do to allow them to help strengthen your oral health: Almonds are easy to eat, like candies. Unlike many... read more »