How Routine Dental Checkups Help Your Smile in the Long Run

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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... Read more »

Learn About the Causes of Bad Breath

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Bad breath is one of those things that no one enjoys, but that everyone has from time to time. If you often suffer from bad breath, you may want to determine what’s causing it so that you can prevent bad breath in the future. There is an assortment of things that can cause bad breath…. Read more »

Braces: Flossing Under the Wire

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Do your braces interrupt your dental hygiene? Are you struggling with your dental health because your braces interfere when you try to floss? You are not the first person to have had this exasperating experience, but we would like to and help ease it a little for you with a couple tips and tricks. Almost… Read more »

Dental Bridge Restorations

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Is there a gap in your smile that makes things like chewing and speaking difficult? Our may recommend a dental bridge to restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. Dental Bridges A dental bridge is made up of two crowns with a replacement tooth attached in between. The two crowns will be attached to… Read more »

Dealing with A Broken Retainer

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If you wear any kind of orthodontics, it may seem like you will have to contend with your braces or aligners for the rest of your life. But one day, before you know it, the will tell you that your teeth have finally lined up the way they should. So, you’re done, right? Wrong. Sorry,… Read more »

Broken Braces and Distressed Faces

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We’re certain that once your braces are on, you’ll go above and beyond to make sure that you take good care of them and that they stay in good shape. But as the old saying goes, life happens, and when it does, it can result in damage to your braces. When that happens, the most… Read more »

Blaze a New Path to Oral Health Success with Composite Dental Fillings

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Dental fillings have been around for a very long time and are even used to help fill in cavities that can arise within an individual tooth. Dental amalgams have been around for 150 years in America. Furthermore, numerous treatments and methods are being developed to further enhance your smile and protect against cavities. One highly… Read more »

Got Questions About Bad Breath? Here Are Your Answers

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If you have questions about bad breath, like many people do, our dentists, Drs. Calder and Durr, are more than happy to help you find the answers you’re looking for. The more you know, the better chance you have of solving the bad breath and achieving the pristine breath you deserve. To help you, they… Read more »

Building a Better Smile with Straighter Teeth

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Enhancing your smile begins with making sure your teeth are in their proper alignment. If your teeth are not in their proper alignment, you can be at a much greater risk for tooth decay. This is because plaque buildup and debris can hide out in the recesses between the misaligned teeth. It is also easier… Read more »

Dental Goals for 2018

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Another great year has ended! Along with your regular New Year’s resolutions, Drs. Calder, Durr, and Short suggest that you have a few dental resolutions. These goals can help your smile shine in the years to come! Brush Your Teeth for a Full Two Minutes Although most individuals only brush their teeth for about 45… Read more »