Brushing your teeth every day can help to keep your teeth in tip-top shape. Having a healthy oral hygiene routine is essential to your oral health and in many ways the best line of defense against cavities and gum disease. Brushing your teeth needs to be a part of your morning and evening routine every day. Brushing your teeth will... 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 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 Jacob Baumgartner, 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 »

When you are sick, it is important to always stay hydrated. Not only will hydration help you to fight off illness, it will keep your mouth much safer against the effects of tooth decay and gum disease. If you vomit, harmful stomach acids will be present in your mouth that can damage your tooth enamel. However, toothbrushes and toothpaste should... read more »

Would you say that your oral health care is in good shape? Is there anything you could be doing to enhance your smile or reduce the risk of damage to your teeth and gums? As with many oral health care routines, a relatively insignificant amount of time dedicated to your smile can go a long way in making your mouth... read more »

Are you aware that bad breath, also referred to as halitosis, is an oral health disorder caused by foul odors emanating from your mouth? Frequently, these odors arise from bacteria. If you are unsure what is producing your bad breath, look for signs and symptoms that are arising. Serious issues within your body may be causing your bad breath. If... read more »

Are you doing enough to keep your mouth safe and free of cavities? Cavities form when your tooth enamel is breached. This often is due to dental erosion, which can be prevented by following safe cleaning tips and eating a healthy diet. Are you following the necessary steps to ensure cavities are unlikely to occur within your mouth? Are you... read more »