In recognition of Children’s Dental Health month, we’ve chosen to highlight the effects of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) or baby bottle decay.  ECC is an infectious disease that can affect any child and can begin as early as the eruption of your child’s first tooth (around 6 months old). The disease process begins with bacteria. As foods enter the oral cavity bacteria break down carbohydrates and sugars and secrete acid on the teeth. The acid drains teeth of the minerals that keep them strong, and if left to continue will progress to cause tooth decay. ECC is the most … Read More

Wisdom teeth or third molars are the final set of molars that can begin to erupt around age 17.  Some people have wisdom teeth that don’t ever erupt and some are lucky to only have one or two wisdom teeth, not all four. Continue reading to learn the answers to the Top 5 questions we receive regarding wisdom teeth. 1.) When should I get my wisdom teeth removed? 3rd molars erupt between ages 17 and 21 for most people. This is usually an ideal time to have your wisdom teeth removed, whether they are erupting or not. Removing them at … Read More

Lasers have been in the dental field for some time now, but over the last couple of years have really become a popular topic. More dental offices are starting to see the benefits lasers can provide to their patients and instead of a cool tech fad, they are slowly becoming the standard of care. Patients are usually unsure of what services lasers can provide, and it is our job to inform you. Below we’ve outlined a few of the main functions of laser dentistry.

Ever wonder why your teeth are sensitive when you eat ice cream? Tooth sensitivity affects millions of adults in the United States. The most common cause of sensitivity is called dentinal hypersensitivity. The crown of a tooth is covered in enamel, the brighter white layer, and the root is covered in cementum. Beneath both the enamel and the cementum is the dentin, this layer shows to be more yellow. If the enamel or cementum is worn away or eroded, the dentin becomes exposed. It is the dentin that transmits the pain signal to the nerve of the tooth. Gum recession … Read More

Now that summer has ended, fall has arrived and our routines are back on track. Kids are back in school and have made it through that first adjustment period, we’re no longer trying to spend every moment we can in our limited sunshine, and this change of weather brings a little bit of a slower pace to the Peninsula. All of this makes fall a great time to schedule necessary dental work and maximize your dental benefits. Dental benefits are designed to provide you with assistance in paying for your dental care and maintaining a healthy smile.  If you have dental … Read More