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 »

Summer is a great time for vacations. The kids are out of school and the weather is great. You may be getting ready to pack up the car and plot the best route to an amusement park, forest, lake or beach. Or perhaps you are looking at airline fares to your favorite getaway destination. Of course, you will be dragging... read more »

Summer break is a time filled with fun water and outdoor activities as well as late nights and school-less days! You don’t want an unhealthy smile to get in the way of all that, do you? Well, our dentists, Dr. Jonathan Trecker and Dr. Marcus Lopez, are happy to tell you that you can have the top-notch teeth and gums... read more »

At this point, everyone in the world knows that smoking is incredibly bad for your health. It will give you lung cancer, in addition to a litany of other undesirable, and incurable, health problems. Smoking does more than that, though. One of the aspects of smoking that’s often overlooked is the role it plays in causing oral cancer. Hopefully by... read more »

Every time you want to improve your smile or enhance it in any way, you need to think about all of the lifestyle choices that you make and products within your life that could potentially limit or hinder any oral health benefits that you seek. Oftentimes, our biggest enemy is ourselves as we put our teeth in harm's way in... read more »

No one wants a smile full of dental flaws, especially deep tooth stains that can’t be improved with simple tooth whitening treatment. If you are tired of tooth stains, we invite you to consider porcelain dental veneers, which can achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. The appearance of dental veneers is thin porcelain shells custom shaped and shaded to look... read more »

If harmful acids are routinely wearing down your tooth enamel, you are suffering from what is known as dental erosion. Typically, dental erosion arises due to the buildup of plaque, which is a thin layer on your teeth consisting of bacteria and another sticky residue. To protect your teeth from dental erosion, plaque must be eliminated. If you wish to... read more »

Brushing and flossing are the foundations of optimal oral health. This is because they are extremely effective for removing plaque and debris from your mouth and keeping your teeth clean. You should be brush at least twice a day and flossing once a day as well. However, you also need to clean between your teeth. If you are having trouble... read more »