When it comes to maintaining a healthy smile, semiannual dental checkups are vital. Before and during your appointment, there are things you can do to ensure that you go home feeling triumphant: First of all, make sure you are brushing and flossing your teeth regularly. If you can manage it, you’ll want to do this right before your appointment as... read more »

If you’re like many others, your dental implant is a prized possession. This is often times because it gives you the functional mouth and the beautiful smile you desire. You want that to last forever, don’t you? If so, it’s important to take good care of it. To help you do so, Dr. Michael J. Groover and our dental team... read more »

Are you tired of your bad breath? If so, you’re not alone. There are many people who suffer from chronic bad breath, which is also known as halitosis. Fortunately, there are many tips and tricks you can use to eliminate your halitosis and achieve the fresh breath you desire. To tell you a little more, Dr. Michael J. Groover and... read more »

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease and it can have a serious impact on your overall oral health. Some of the earliest symptoms include red swollen gums or gums that bleed easily during regular brushing and flossing. In most cases gingivitis can be reversed through improvements in your daily oral hygiene regimen and visiting your dentist twice each... read more »

The American Dental Associations recommends visiting the dentist twice a year for a teeth cleaning and checkup. Your visit generally has two stages. In stage one a hygienist cleans your teeth using a few basic tools to help remove plaque and tartar that has built up since your last cleaning. While regular brushing and flossing can remove a lot of... read more »