When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which... Read more »
Treating your smile properly includes making sure that you receive oral health care treatments designed to eliminate and eradicate cavities. A cavity forms when a hole in your tooth enamel is present due to a failure to eliminate plaque and other debris that can eat through your enamel. If enamel... Read more »
Have you recently discovered you’re pregnant? While pregnancy is a very exciting time, it also has a big impact on your smile. We offer some tips to help you take care of your oral health during pregnancy so that you can maintain your beautiful smile: – Maintain your oral hygiene... Read more »
When is a dental crown needed? When a tooth is too damaged to be repaired by a dental filling, a dental crown, may be recommended. Some common issues that may require a dental crown include: - A broken tooth - A chipped tooth - A tooth that is in danger... Read more »
In situations where you have suffered an oral accident or injury, it could leave your teeth vulnerable to further damage. Any time your teeth are fractured, a hole in your tooth enamel may form that can allow bacteria to seep through and damage the pulp. Eventually, this could lead to... Read more »
Tooth enamel is intended to be very hard. Yet it isn’t always impervious to forces applied by an accidental blow to the mouth, grinding teeth or a bad habit like chewing on pens and pencils. In some of these instances the impact to a tooth can cause a minor chip... Read more »
If you would like to maintain a strong and healthy smile this softball season, then there are things you need to do to care for and protect your teeth and gums while you sit in the dugout, swing the bat, catch the ball and hit home runs. Our dentists, Dr.... Read more »
Are you interested in helping your smile and oral health with a dental bridge? If so, you probably have many questions about the restoration, like what it is, what it does and more. Well, our dentists, Drs. Choi and Choi, are happy to help you find the answers you’re looking... Read more »
In regard to your oral health care, how protected are you from oral health risks such as dental damage and tooth erosion that can arise? Have you ever noticed your teeth being excessively worn or sensitive when you wake up in the morning? If so, it may be due to... Read more »
If you have a toothache, you most likely wonder what is causing it. Toothaches can be very inconvenient, painful, and troublesome, which can lead to wanting to treat it as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there are many things that can cause a toothache, and our dentists, Drs. Choi and Choi,... Read more »
