Taking good care of your smile means practicing good oral hygiene habits daily and visiting your dentist regularly for cleanings and exams. This goes a long way to lower your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. However, your mouth is still vulnerable to harm from traumatic injury and disease. For example, certain treatments for oral cancer may mean undergoing... read more »

June is here and that means national Oral Health Month is too! This is a great time to focus on taking better care of your pearly whites and your gums so you can have many years of healthier smiles to show off. According to the American Dental Association, dental health has come a long way since 5,000 years ago when... read more »

You’ve heard it since you were a little kid in the oversized dental chair—oral health is important. I don’t have to list the reasons, because your dentist has probably recited them all before. But, the idea that teeth are important—that teeth are powerful—is ancient and worldwide. In ancient Armenia, people used tools to modify and style teeth to distinguish powerful... read more »

Are you involved in daily habits that put your teeth at risk? Did you know that there are things you can eat or do each day that can lead to severe pain or damage to your tooth enamel? Yes, it’s true! Your teeth are important and need to be taken care of properly. That is why it is essential to... read more »

Are you familiar with the effects of sedation dentistry and how it can influence your oral health? Sedation dentistry is a field of dentistry that is specifically designed to help calm and relax patients during their oral health care procedures. When visiting the dentist, speak with your dentist about your options for any treatments that you may need. Several options... read more »

If you have bad breath, then you are not alone. Foods and other conditions can cause your bad breath to linger and can be hard to overcome. There is much to understand about halitosis, which is why our dental team is happy to share some information with you. First of all, halitosis, also known as stubborn bad breath, is a... read more »

Just because a tooth is severely damaged, it does not necessarily need to be extracted. Even when many other treatment options have been exhausted, it may be possible to save a tooth with a dental crown. A dental crowns is highly reliable treatment option designed to cap and conceal a tooth teeth on all sides down to the gum line.... read more »

If your gums tend to bleed regularly, then that is a sign that there is a bigger problem. In fact, persistent bleeding gums is a sign of gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum disease. It’s very important to care for your bleeding gums as soon as possible. That way you can have the top-notch oral health you deserve.... read more »

Do you want to give your loved one a dental gift this Christmas? If so, good for you! Our dentists, Dr. Goggins or Dr. Aguirre are happy to hear that. The more strong, healthy, and beautiful smiles in the world, the better. To help you, they has some fun ideas that can make this task fun and exciting. Some dental Christmas gift... read more »

  If you have not already done so, it is important to visit your dentist for a routine check-up to determine if you're brushing and flossing techniques are being done effectively. Your dentist will be able to determine if you are accurately cleaning between teeth and using dental floss as intended. If for any reason you are missing any areas... read more »