Do you have bad breath? If so, it’s best to determine the underlying cause so you can eliminate it and prevent it in the future. Some causes of bad breath can be simple, like poor oral hygiene, unhealthy habits, and consuming odorous foods, while other causes of bad breath can be more complex, like dry mouth, systemic diseases, gum disease,... 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 »

The Thanksgiving season has finally arrived. Hopefully, your year has been blessed with happiness and good health for yourself and your loved ones. If so, then you have plenty to be thankful for this year. However, we must not forget to thank our wonderful dentists and all the work they put forth. The dentists here at Groover Family Dentistry understand... read more »

Do you remember the days when holidays around family were simple? Back when you were a child, all you had to do was show up and everyone would shower you with gifts and praise. Even losing teeth was worthy of many positive comments. Sadly, at some point the mountaintop peaked and the praise began to turn into criticism. Even our... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Antiseptic mouthwash is a common and popular product in a lot of households. Some mouthwash brands are used only freshen the breath for a short amount of time and have no antiseptic value whatsoever. Antiseptic mouthwashes have ingredients that help kill bacteria that can lead to plaque buildup. Some brands of antiseptic mouthwash also come with fluoride to helps make... read more »

Mouthwash is a common product found in many American households. People use mouthwash for a variety of reasons. Some mouthwash brands are used only freshen the breath for a short amount of time and have no appreciable clinical value. Antiseptic mouthwash can be used as part of your daily hygiene regimen. These products have ingredients in them that help kill... read more »