How to Choose a Toothbrush Imagine: standing in the dental aisle of your local grocery store, you are confronted with shelves upon shelves of toothbrushes. Each toothbrush looks, more or less, the same. They may come in a variety of colors, softness levels, and some even have batteries, but, for the most part, there’s nothing […]
Oral Health and the Effect of Medications Some medications, including prescription drugs and over-the-counter preparations, can damage your teeth. Medications can cause gum problems such as inflammation, bleeding or ulceration. Diseased gums can lead to other dental problems including tooth loss.
Dental Fun Facts Below, learn a few fun facts about oral health, teeth, and more!
Common Dental Myths You’ve probably heard or experienced a few of these dental myths before in your life. Below, we separate fact from fiction!
Are your teeth worn down, chipped, broken, misaligned, uneven, irregularly shaped, gapped, or discolored? If so, you may be a good candidate for veneers. Below, learn more about how they can grant you a Hollywood-ready smile. Have questions? Contact our office today!
Do you feel that your smile is suffering because of lost teeth? If you’ve lost teeth due to tooth decay, gum disease, injury, or simply genetics, dental implants might be the solution for you. Learn more about how dental implants can restore your smile below. Have questions? Contact our office today!
What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the medical term for early gum disease, or periodontal disease. In general, gum disease can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on teeth that forms after eating or sleeping.
Diet & Oral Health A healthy diet affects more than your weight… read more below!
A question every Lexington dentist is frequently asked: There are so many options at the store, what toothpaste should I buy? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as one toothpaste consumer may need a product that helps with their teeth sensitivity and another may desire whiter teeth. But what are all these different types of toothpaste? […]
Bad Breath Woes Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment.