Mental Health Issues Are Common If you or someone you love struggles with mental illness, you are one of many who struggle with this burden. In the U.S. alone mental illness and disorders are higher than ever and are the leading cause of illness and disability. In fact, about 1 in every 4 adults have a mental condition in the... read more »

The removal of wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, is one of the most common surgical procedures in dentistry. Wisdom teeth grow at the back of your mouth and are the last teeth to come through If they do at all. Most people have four wisdom teeth - one in each corner of the mouth so to speak. Wisdom... read more »

Brushing your teeth is the MOST effective preventative action you can take in maintaining oral health. This being said, there are still mistakes that can be made while brushing that harm your teeth and gums more than help them. In today's blog, we share the most common tooth brushing mistakes. It is important to know that brushing your teeth twice... read more »

Did you know that there are different types of tooth brushing techniques? We all know that brushing your teeth is the most important component of maintaining oral health. Yes, flossing, using a mouth rinse and tongue scraper are important too, but brushing regularly IS the most important. If you are in the habit you want to get the most out... read more »

Your smile can help you do many things, like talk, eat, bite, laugh, and speak. However, that’s only the case if you take good care of it. Therefore, you need to make sure to avoid the damaging oral hygiene tools in the world today. A dental scaler is one of the only tools that can completely, safely, and effectively remove... read more »

Ideally, keeping healthy teeth and gums is the goal. Not having consistent and healthy oral health habits can result in cavities, also known as tooth decay, though there are many contributing factors. Cavities are damaged areas on the hard surface of your teeth that can lead to pain and more serious oral health issues if not treated. Tooth decay (cavities)... read more »

Porcelain veneers are a great option to correct a less-than-perfect smile. Many of the stunning smiles you see that are perfectly shaped bright white teeth are veneers. Veneers can create a smile you love and help with teeth that are misshapen, discolored, crooked, worn down (from abrasion or attrition) or spaced. Veneers are thin shells made from porcelain or composite... read more »

Brenda, Melissa and Brittni’s Hygiene Corner Written by: Brenda RDH A common question in the hygiene world is “How do I tell someone I love that they have bad breath?” My answer…from a distance. All kidding aside, bad breath, or halitosis as it’s known clinically is something we’ve all been concerned with at one time or another. Since Dr. Spear... read more »

The teeth in the back of your mouth are often called upon to do a significant amount of chewing and grinding. Deep textures, pits and fissures in the tooth enamel along the occlusal biting surfaces make these teeth more effective for the task at hand. These areas can sometimes trap food particles and plaque, causing tooth decay.  When basic fillings might... read more »

It sounds scary and often stirs emotions of pain and discomfort. It is root canal treatment. In order to know if you may need one, you first must understand what it is. A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the diseased pulp from your tooth’s root. Your teeth are made up of 3 layers, the outside layer is... read more »