Dental crowns are made with high-quality dental materials and designed to be extremely durable. While dental crowns act as artificial tooth enamel and can last for many years, they can be fractured and require repairs from a dentist. Poor dental habits can result in a fractured dental crown, especially if you frequently use your teeth as tools or chew on... read more »
With all the risk factors prevalent in the creation of halitosis, it is important to first examine your body and the find its underlying condition for treating the cause of the halitosis itself. This is because halitosis, also known as bad breath, doesn't always begin in your mouth. Although in many cases it can be resolved by treating an... read more »
If you have suffered unwanted tooth imperfections, such as deeply stained enamel or chipped teeth, you may be feeling self-conscious about your smile. Many people with dental flaws choose to explore their options for cosmetic dental treatment. If you are dissatisfied with your smile, we invite you to consult with our dentist to explore cosmetic options such as dental veneers.... read more »
We wish your holiday season to be merry for the rest of this year and many years beyond. We hope at the end of the year, you take the time to establish an oral health care checklist to ensure you are adequately cleaning your teeth as necessary each day. Don't forget to monitor your daily flossing techniques to determine if... read more »
In order to properly care for your smile, it is important to make sure you are exercising caution with all changes in your life and habits that are contained therein. Every new habit your life brings up brand new opportunities for dental damage, so it is important to always think about how many hazards you are involved and how... read more »
If you are reticent to have cavities treated, the tooth decay will inevitably progress to compromise an increasing amount of healthy dental structure. In time the poor oral hygiene condition in your mouth could leave you with severe cavities on multiple teeth. This could potentially result in the total loss of two or more teeth in one area of your... read more »
Are you familiar with the basics of wisdom teeth and what purpose they serve? Do you know whether you have wisdom teeth and how many? We invite you to review the following information to deepen your knowledge of wisdom teeth and help you have a better idea of what questions you may want to ask us at your next dental... read more »
The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste. Most brands that have earned the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance also include a mild abrasive component to help remove food particles, residual sugar, and plaque buildup from the faces of your teeth. Ideally, you want to focus on brushing each tooth in... read more »
Fall is here, which means that football season is underway. During this period of the year, we see an increase of emergency visits to our office. Though it’s not an infallible way, using an appropriate mouth guard could avoid many of the dental emergency dental visits we receive. We want you and your children to be secure out there, so... read more »
A top-notch oral health is very important. In fact, it’s so important that having a poor oral health can affect your entire body and create a relationship with major health issues related to the major organs in your body. This is why your dentist, Dr. James Hillstrom, asks you to have the best oral hygiene routine and smile care techniques... read more »