Are you familiar with the effects of gum disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a serious disease that consists of infected gum tissue. It can progress for many years and occur in numerous stages, including with gingivitis at an early stage. To determine if gum disease is present in your mouth, look for the common symptoms of... read more »
With arrival of the new year, it is time to start thinking about the steps you want to take to ensure your smile will thrive this year and last for many more years in the future. If you are interested in receiving a highly effective treatment for cavity prevention, we invite you to consider the benefits of dental sealants. When... read more »
Poor oral hygiene can allow plaque and acid to attack your tooth enamel. In time this could cause a cavity to form on one of your teeth. If the affected tooth is visible to others, not only could it affect your basic oral functions, it may make you self-conscious about your smile. If the tooth decay is detected in time... read more »
Moms with young infants often don't take the time they need to care for their health like they did before their little one arrived. For example, something as simple as brushing their own teeth often takes a backseat, much less brushing the recommended two times a day. Not caring for your smile properly may result in tooth decay and gum... read more »
Having a tooth treated or restored by a dental bridge, dental crown, or dental implant restoration will effectively provide you with a functional piece of dental work that is immune to a future incidence of tooth decay. Yet you shouldn’t let this lull you into assuming the restored tooth doesn’t require good oral hygiene practices. Just like your natural teeth,... read more »
Autumn is here, and getting cold. That means cold and flu season is on its way. Health disorders like the cold and flu can actually influence your oral health. The bacteria or virus that caused your illness can spread to your mouth and weaken its defenses. Here’s what you can do to fight back: Vomiting causes acid to spread throughout... read more »
Your new partial denture represents an effective way for replacing the general function of your multiple missing teeth. While it will not be immediately threatened by the natural bacteria in your mouth, it will still need to play an integral part of your daily oral hygiene practices. Before going to bed at night you will need to rinse your partial... read more »
Life as a teenager is one of the defining times of your life--but did you know it is also a vital growth period for your smile? It the time when the remainder of the permanent teeth, the wisdom teeth, grow in. It is also when properly caring for your teeth is potentially in jeopardy, because of some social pressures in... read more »
You may have heard of laser dentistry before, but do you really know what it’s all about? It’s not always as simple as it sounds. (And to be reasonable, it doesn’t sound simple.) Here are a few illustrations of treatments that can be augmented by lasers. (This post is for informative purposes only; our office might not do all of... read more »
Dental veneers are a beneficial cosmetic dental treatment that can help you have the smile you have always wanted, but if you don’t know much about them, they can be a bit complex, which can lead to questions. So, if you have questions about dental veneers in Bozeman, Montana, we are happy to help you by answering some commonly asked... read more »