Chronic periodontal disease or a long history of tooth decay issues, can compromise the health of your mouth. While this might impair your ability to chew food, having missing teeth or teeth with large areas of tooth decay can also cause problems with your speech and impact your quality of life. Being fitted for a partial is a two-step process.... read more »

Invisalign has become popular with many adults interested in addressing minor alignment issues in their smile. The aligner trays are made from a clear durable plastic that makes it hard for the casual observer to notice you are wearing them. At the initial appointment your dentist Dr. Groover will inspect your mouth and take a series X-rays to get a... read more »

Missing multiple teeth in one area of your mouth, can severely compromise your ability to chew food and could even cause you to slur your speech. It’s also worth noting that if the area is not addressed the surrounding teeth will likely start to twist and migrate to compensate for the void, leading to a host of alignment issues. In... read more »

If you have one or more teeth in your smile that has been damaged by chips, fractures or bite alignment issues, it might leave you feeling self-conscious about your smile. In some cases, the teeth in your smile can be improved by dental veneers. However, if a tooth has too much damage in the enamel or a large, old filling,... read more »

As a teen in the world today, there are many things that can harm your smile in more ways than you might realize, which is why we strongly encourage you to take care of your oral health as much as possible. In order to do so, we invite you to do the following things on a regular basis: · Keep... read more »

Permanent molars and premolars tend to emerge in early adolescence. For many people the biting surface of these teeth can have deep pits and contours. For some people these contours are so deep that it can be a challenge to effectively remove food particles and plaque. This invites bacteria to exploit these surfaces, increasing the chances of developing tooth decay.... read more »

Initially dental implants were used to replace a single tooth that was lost due to injury or severe tooth decay. As implant technology and techniques has advanced, they can now be used for other applications. If you have lost multiple teeth in one area implants can now be used to anchor a bridge. During the initial consultation the oral surgeon... read more »

The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, share gifts, and eat food. Whether you believe it or not, this holiday has the potential to damage and harm your smile, and that's scary stuff! However, there are ways to enjoy this holiday and take care of your smile, and we are happy to tell you all about... read more »

To help you properly care for your aligner, we have provided the following tips and guidelines: No. 1: Don't eat or drink Please make sure to remove the aligner from your mouth before you eat or drink anything, except water. It is perfectly acceptable to drink water while the aligner is in your mouth; however, any other food or drink... read more »

You probably know that it’s important to care for your teeth every day to remove the plaque and tartar that can lead to decay and gum disease. Incidentally, even if you do everything you can at home, you should still visit your dentist once every six months for a routine cleaning. They’ll be able to remove plaque that you can’t... read more »