Have you thought about a long-term solution to restoring your teeth? If not, consider a dental implant. Dental implants are known to be successful in restoring a tooth and giving you a secure anchor that can last a lifetime. To help you understand more benefits of dental implants, our dentist, Dr. Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen with Dr.... read more »
The Fall season often comes with lots of candy and sweets. With trick-or-treating approaching, it’s more important than ever to have “spooktacular” dental hygiene. Great oral hygiene can help protect the teeth from the acids that is produced from sugar in the mouth. Dr. Dr. Kent Stapley & Dr. Nathan Kitchen and our team are happy to instruct you on... read more »
You can brush all you want, but if your toothbrush isn’t cared for, your teeth won’t get clean! Here are a few fixes to common mistakes people make. Store your toothbrush in a well-ventilated area. Closed spaces encourage bacteria growth. Store your toothbrush away from other toothbrushes. If you must store more than one toothbrush in the same area, make... read more »
The question is often asked if your teeth are guaranteed to fail when you are older. You may wonder if your cleaning habits matter when you are older, or should you just accept the certainty of tooth replacement procedures such as dental bridges, dental implants, or dentures in your future. However, this is not true and your teeth, with the... read more »
Tooth decay, when untreated, can be damage your oral, and overall health. Without a regular dental checkup and cleaning, your smile will be vulnerable to cavities that can destroy your teeth and lead to gum disease. After a lost tooth, you could suffer from bone loss in your jaw, experience speech difficulties, and even struggle with simple tasks of chewing... read more »
A great smile is often the product of great oral hygiene habits and excellent oral health care. However, there are times when our teeth can be damaged by accident or simply by uncontrollable factors including genetics. No matter what ailment your teeth may suffer from, it is very likely that a remedy can be found. Upgrade your smile with a... read more »
Tooth decay is simply a fancy way of saying “cavities.” Obviously, you want to keep your teeth healthy and cavity-free, right? But it’s not always that easy. It takes a bit of commitment on your part. Luckily, the only things you need to commit to are pretty simple tasks that’ll ensure your teeth don’t develop decay. Let’s see what those... read more »
Have you ever heard that using a pacifier is a bad thing? Have you ever been told that using a pacifier could actually damage your little one’s teeth? While this is partially true, giving your child a pacifier while they’re young won’t hurt their teeth. However, it may be important for you help your child stop using a pacifier after... read more »
