The whole point of brushing and flossing every day is to prevent cavities and gingivitis from stealing your healthy smile. Today, our dentist, Dr. Devin Fisher and Dr. Zachary Bergevin, would like to talk a little bit about treating gum disease to prevent bone and tooth loss. In addition to your daily efforts which should include eating a balanced diet... read more »

Have you ever asked yourself which substances in your meals you should be avoiding to keep your gum line safe? Usually, we know which foods and drinks can be hazardous to our weight, but we fail to take into consideration the effects dangerous food can have on our teeth. Improving your oral health care includes dangerous food avoidance. Not all... read more »

Are you missing a tooth? There are several options for replacing one or two teeth side by side, one option is the dental bridge. Here are the details: A dental bridge is ideal for an area with a missing tooth (or two) where the teeth next to the gap have been weakened by loss of tooth structure, large fillings or... read more »

We understand that your time is important and we understand that visiting your dentist could seem like more trouble than it’s worth. Similarly, twice a year may seem too often, but skipping these bi-annual cleanings can lead to a number of problems. You might assume that all our team does during these appointments is clean your teeth and send you... read more »

Periodontal disease is the technical term used for gum disease. This infection and inflammation of the gums affects an estimated 47 percent of adults over the age of 30 and often goes undetected because it doesn’t usually hurt in the early stages. Gum disease is commonly caused by hardened tartar at the gumline. At the same time, increased risk factors... read more »