Have you assessed your oral health care for the year in review? Would you give yourself a passing or failing grade for the effort you gave to protecting your teeth and gums? Even if you know that more could be done to improve your oral hygiene, do not despair as even the smallest of effort can present huge benefits for... read more »

Your tooth enamel has been designed to be strong enough to handle the daily wear and tear of biting and chewing food. Unfortunately, there are still times when a blow to the face or other activity can chip a tooth. This is even more likely to happen if you grind your teeth on a regular basis, use your teeth as... read more »

What was once considered a great smile has, in modern times, been pushed further back into the pack. Even if you have spectacular oral hygiene and brush and floss as directed, you can still find yourself with a smile that lacks the dazzle of modern smiles. Teeth whitening treatments have raised the bar, but dental veneers have changed the game.... read more »

Dental implants are a strong and reliable dental restoration that replaces your lost or missing teeth and goes deep into the bone giving support like a root of a tooth. It is a surgically placed product that gives you natural-looking results and makes eating, talking, and even singing easier. Dental implants can also be used to have restore multiple teeth... read more »

Accidentally biting your tongue while chewing gum or eating a meal is often just par for the course. It rarely results in any serious injury. However, there are other times when a hard fall or a blow to the face can cause a serious tongue injury. In an extreme case, you could actually bite through your tongue. If your tongue... read more »

When Dr. Brent A. Spears secures a temporary crown, it is only intended to protect the abutment within while the dental lab is preparing your new crown or bridge. It does not actually restore the full function of the tooth’s ability to bite off, chew or grind food. If the temporary crown comes loose, falls off or is damaged in... read more »

The enamel layer on your teeth is very hard and durable. It gets its strength from microscopic mineral crystals. When you consume acidic foods and drinks, it can deplete these mineral crystals by a minute amount. If this process of demineralization is compounded every day, it can weaken your tooth enamel, leading to issues with tooth sensitivity and cavities. Fortunately,... read more »

Sometimes even the most thorough oral hygiene regimen simply isn’t enough to prevent a cavity from forming on one of your teeth. Your regular dental checkup at Brent A. Spear, DDS is designed to detect any areas of tooth decay on your teeth. However, if you notice a problem area on one of your teeth in between dental checkups, you... read more »

Have you ever had a cavity? You probably have. In fact, how many people do you know that haven’t had a cavity? You may know a few, but as you know, cavities are a fairly common problem. However, did you know that some people are actually more likely to have a cavity than others are? You see, many people are... read more »

If you’re missing one or more of your permanent teeth, our Brent A. Spear, DDS team is happy to tell you that there are many restorative options that will finally give you the oral health and smile results you are looking for! However, if you’re interested in permanently replacing your teeth with a strong product that does not require surgery,... read more »