One of the services we offer is Children’s Dentistry. We firmly believe that from their very first tooth, children deserve the best dental care. We also believe that starting dental care early increases the likelihood of maintaining white, healthy teeth for life.
We can’t believe how quickly this year is flying by! It is already October, and Halloween will be here before we know it! We know that many of our patients love Halloween, and we love hearing about all of the fun parties and costume ideas. One of the most popular aspects of this favorite holiday is the overabundance of candy and sweet treats. While it is normal to eat some candy and treats, we would hate for you to experience a problem with your oral health due to indulging in too much candy this month. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you don’t experience any complications with your oral health. Keep reading to learn more.
If you or a loved one is in need of a tooth replacement, it can be overwhelming to choose an option that will fit your budget and your lifestyle as well. At Emerald Dental, we want to help our patients choose the option that is best for their needs. While we offer a number of tooth replacement options, one in particular is popular among many patients. Dental implants not only mimic the appearance of your natural teeth, but they are also durable and offer a number of other benefits to patients.
At Emerald Dental, we are passionate about helping our patients have optimal and lasting oral health. This is one of the reasons we recommend our patients visit our office every four to six months for a routine oral hygiene examination and cleaning. During these appointments, we not only clean their teeth but also look for problems such as decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. We often speak about the warning signs to look for if you are experiencing problems with decay or gum disease, but do you know all the warning signs of oral cancer?
Would you love to make an improvement to the appearance of your teeth before the upcoming holiday season? There is no time like the present to contact our office to schedule an appointment to learn how we can use a cosmetic dentistry treatment to bring about the changes you would love to see in your smile. Although the holiday season is still months away, many of the cosmetic dentistry treatments we offer require time to see the full effects. We can perform an evaluation to determine which treatments, if any, would bring about the changes you would love to see. Read on to learn more.
One of the most exciting milestones parents look forward to is their baby’s first teeth. From the moment the first tooth comes in, it is important to start caring for it. Even though baby teeth eventually fall out, it is extremely important to clean and care for these teeth as best as possible. One of the most common diseases children experience is tooth decay.
Do you floss your teeth every day? We often speak about the importance of brushing your teeth properly a minimum of two times per day, but using dental floss daily is just as important. When you visit our office for an oral hygiene examination, we can tell if you are flossing your teeth daily or not. Even if you brush as thoroughly as possible, you can’t fully remove the food and bacteria lingering between the teeth and along the gumline. Read on to learn more about the problems you may experience if you are not flossing your teeth daily.
If you are over 21, there are many occasions when enjoying an alcoholic beverage or two is part of the plan. Summer is a popular time to indulge in alcoholic drinks, especially if you are on vacation or spending time with friends and family at a party or outdoor cookout. For years, you have heard about the effect that overindulging in alcoholic beverages can have on your overall health, but did you know that it can also negatively affect your oral health? Many oral health conditions can develop and become recurring if you overindulge in alcoholic beverages.
You deserve to have healthy teeth that look fantastic and function properly. Have you or a loved one been dealing with oral health complications? Poor oral health can be frustrating and affect many aspects of daily life. We offer a number of dental treatments to restore your oral health. Read on to learn more.
Have you ever experienced a sore or ulcer in your mouth? This is a common problem that affects most people at some point in their lives. However, there are some who are more prone to experiencing these issues. In addition, mouth sores and ulcers can be a warning sign of a problem with your oral and overall health. If you are unfamiliar, a mouth sore or ulcer is an irritation that appears in the mouth. Sores can develop on the cheeks, inside the lips, on the tongue and gums, and on the floor and roof of the mouth.