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 want a strong, healthy, and beautiful smile this spring, our Groover Family Dentistry team has some tips for you! As you spring clean your house, we recommend doing the following mouth-healthy tasks so you can stay on the right track toward the best oral health possible: Replace old or worn toothbrushes Once your toothbrush is worn down, it's... 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 »

Perhaps you’ve seen an ad on TV for a tartar control toothpaste or mouthwash and wondered what the difference was between tartar and plaque. Food particles and sugar from beverages in your mouth are a prime breeding material for bacteria. Not long after you finish a meal these bacteria go to work. As the bacteria bloom they create acids and... read more »

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease if left unchecked can have a serious impact on your oral health. In short periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gum tissue caused bacteria, plaque and tartar. Bacteria in your mouth can feed on food particles and sugar from beverages. Over time these deposits form plaque, if plaque is not removed daily,... 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 »