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According to the American Academy of Periodontology, plaque is a colorless and sticky film that forms on your teeth regularly. Bacteria thrive in plaque and as they do, they give off acids that irritate your gums and decay your teeth.

If you have a busy lifestyle, slotting annual dental cleanings into your schedule may not seem like a priority, particularly if you aren’t currently experiencing any issues with your teeth. Nevertheless, they are a crucial part of your preventative dental care and should be a priority for every patient. Here’s why.

A cavity happens when bacteria penetrate the dentin through the eroded areas of your tooth’s enamel. Your dentist can detect cavities during regular dental checkups. If you think you may have a cavity, here are some signs and symptoms to find out if you need immediate treatment.

Pediatric dentistry, also sometimes referred to as pedodontics, is a specific branch of dentistry that focuses on the prevention, identification, and treatment of dental problems affecting children of all ages. While any family dentist can take care of your child’s teeth, it is recommended that you choose a practice with a designated and experienced pediatric dentist who has undertaken the additional training needed in order to truly understand the development and importance of children’s teeth.

Sleep apnea can be a dangerous condition because your breathing will stop and start throughout the night. You might have sleep apnea if you feel tired after sleeping at night or you snore loudly. The good news is that your dentist can treat the disorder with a mouthguard.

As dentists, it is our job to help you to preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. We can do this through you taking care of your teeth at home and by attending regular appointments with our professional team here at our offices. If any restorative work is needed, we can carry out the necessary repairs. However, there are some instances in which it simply isn’t possible to save a tooth and the best solution is actually to remove it. This process is known as an extraction and will only ever be performed where we feel it is absolutely necessary. 

Lumineers are a very popular cosmetic treatment for teeth that can transform the outer facing enamel and enhance the overall appearance of your smile. Lumineers are thin covers that look a little like fingernails. In this respect they are fairly similar to regular porcelain veneers, leading to many people confusing the two. However, Lumineers are a brand of cosmetic treatment in their own right and have some distinct differences to porcelain veneers, the most significant being that Lumineers are much thinner than standard veneers at only around 0.2mm rather than 05.mm. This helps them to more closely resemble real, natural dental enamel

People put off visiting the dentist for many different reasons. They may feel that they don’t have time in their busy schedule for an appointment when they aren’t experiencing pain or other problems, they may feel embarrassed or ashamed about their teeth, or as is often the case, they may be fearful about the thought of needing dental treatment and would rather just not know if any work needs to be carried out. Unfortunately, by avoiding the dentist, these patients are inadvertently putting their oral health and even their overall health and wellbeing at risk. This is because patients who have oral health problems are more likely to be diagnosed with a chronic health condition such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer.

Is there is something about your smile or just a few of your teeth that you simply do not like? You may have felt like your only option is to get rid of those teeth and just start again. However, before you go through all the work of getting those teeth removed, you may want to consider an easier option. Porcelain veneers are a great piece of dental work that can help to give your smile that perfect appearance, but it can also be beneficial in helping to maintain your natural teeth too.