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 »
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Got Questions About Bad Breath? Here Are Your Answers
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 »
Making Broken Smiles Shine Again
If your smile is broken, have no fear. There is no smile so broken that modern dentistry cannot make it shine once more – whether that means restoring your natural teeth back to their former glory or replacing them with new natural-looking tooth replacements. The first option is a tooth restorative procedure. Here are some… Read more »
The Benefits of Chewing Gum
Have you ever heard that chewing gum can help your or your child’s smile? This is true in certain cases. But what determines whether gum is helpful or detrimental to your smile? Dr. Calder, Dr. Timothy Durr, Dr. Clarke Short, and our team are happy to guide you in this matter. Chewing Gum With Sugar… Read more »
FAQs about Pregnancy and Oral Health
So you’re expecting. Congratulations! Did you know that your oral health can impact your pregnancy – and vice versa? Well, it’s true! Here are some questions and answers to consider: Q: What effects can my oral health have on my pregnancy? A: Studies suggest that there may be a link between gum disease and premature,… Read more »
Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath can be embarrassing, especially if you can’t seem to get rid of it. To help you discover the causes of your bad breath, our team here at in , , is happy to help you with information on the causes of bad breath. Bad breath can occur anytime thanks to the hundreds of… Read more »
How Do Dental Sealants Work?
Have you ever wondered how dental sealants work? Dental sealants are tooth restorations that focus on improving your smile by applying a special coating to teeth to protect them from future harm. Sealants are most commonly placed on molars to prevent cavities. With the use of a special gel that is hardened by a light… Read more »
Your Smile Can Be Affected From Your Medications
Medications can indeed save lives, but did you know that they can also wreak havoc on your smile? There are many medications that can damage your smile. That is why our team here at in , , is happy to tell you more about why it is essential to provide extra care to your smile… Read more »
Why Should I Get a Dental Cleaning and Exam?
Dr. Hamilton Calder, Dr. Timothy Durr and Dr. Clarke Short strongly encourage you to take good care of your smile by keeping up on oral hygiene and visiting our office every six months for a routine cleaning and exam. But why are dental cleanings and exams so important? Well, our dental team would like to… Read more »
Dental Implants Can Make Your Smile Shine Again
If you have a sunken or misaligned smile due to a missing tooth or two, dental implants can make your smile shine again. Dental implants are a procedure in which artificial yet realistic teeth are inserted in the gaps left behind from their previous toothy tenants. Not only can filling in the gap prevent the… Read more »