When a dental filling is used to treat a tooth, the material is cemented or bonded to the surrounding tooth enamel with the intention that it will last for many long years. Yet as time goes on the once strong relationship that holds the dental filling in place can start to degrade. In many of these cases, poor oral hygiene... read more »

Building a safe smile includes always taking the necessary steps to avoid tooth hazards that may be present in your day-to-day life. Some of the biggest oral health risks that you're often faced with are actually from your diet. Numerous dietary selections and choices can destroy your smile in several different ways. In order to protect your smile, exercise caution... read more »

Do you have some unattractive component to the face of your teeth? If so, consider porcelain veneers. Veneers are covers for your front teeth made of a thin ceramic material. They are very durable and shield any unsightly issues to improve your smile. Everyone knows that smiling adds to your appeal. It’s how you present yourself to others. So, if... read more »

Do you ever wonder why our dental team provides a professional fluoride treatment during your dental checkups? If so, our dentist, Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and Dustin Dengel, will be more than happy to tell you why. Professional fluoride treatments can help you, your smile, and your oral health. This is because they can: -Help... read more »

The teeth in the front of your mouth play several important roles. This includes aiding in the clarity of speech, biting off pieces of food before chewing, as well as the cosmetic appearance of your smile. When a cavity develops on one of these teeth it can cause significant discomfort and sensitivity. Sometimes the demineralized area of tooth enamel can... read more »

Many patients are interested in receiving dental veneers to improve their smiles but are anxious about the treatment process involved. Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and Dustin Dengel and our team are here to put these anxieties at rest by offering insight into the treatment procedure so that our patients can feel prepared to receive dental... read more »

If your smile is ever damaged due to unhealthy lifestyle or poor cleaning habits, your risk for gum disease greatly increases. If you have gum disease, you will be susceptible to numerous oral health risks including infections and tooth loss. This is important to determine if gum diseases present. Listed below are a few common symptoms of gum disease: -... read more »

Keeping up on oral hygiene is one of the best things you can do for your teeth and gums. This is because healthy teeth help you look and feel good as well as help you eat and speak properly and have a better overall health. This is why your dentist, Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and... read more »

If you’re interested in preventing bad breath, you need to brush twice a day, floss once a day, and rinse daily. Now, little did you know, there are additional things you can do to prevent bad breath, and our dentist, Dr. Paul Szmanda, Tom Nichols, Aaron Pavelski, Kate Collelo and Dustin Dengel, might consider those things little dental secrets. To... read more »

Missing teeth can be a problem. They can make it difficult for you to eat or speak effectively, and you may become self-conscious in social situations. And if you are missing your front teeth, the discomfort may be even greater, and most of the time, you would just as soon not smile and keep your mouth closed. There are different... read more »