Dental Amalgams

Dental Amalgams

Have you ever been to the dentist and wondered, “Should I have all my silver fillings replaced with white ones?” Here is some information to help you make your decision. What is dental amalgam? Most people refer to amalgam fillings as silver fillings. This type of...

The Importance of Baby Teeth

You may not be aware, but children’s teeth actually start to form before birth! The first primary (”baby” or “milk”) tooth can appear in an infant as young as 4 months while some children are born with the front teeth (incisors) erupted. Soon after the baby is born,...

Ways to Prevent Cavities

With the help of your dental team, preventing tooth decay can become even easier. You may already be aware that daily brushing and flossing are the most important weapons against the formation of plaque, the primary cause of cavities. In addition to your regular...

Oral Health for Seniors

Growing older often means adapting to change. Good habits maintained for a lifetime help us to cope with change and help preserve a healthy quality lifestyle. Your daily brushing and flossing routine and regular visits to the dentist are strong foundations for good...

Root Canal Treatment

The best teeth are you own and the dental treatment team wants to help you keep your teeth. When the decay of a cavity has spread to the nerve of the tooth, you will need a root canal if the tooth is to be preserved in the mouth. In order to understand what root canal...