Only the dentist has the care, skill and judgement to provide a comprehensive diagnosis about your oral health condition, and to advise you on appropriate treatment and care. We can help you establish a routine of daily cleaning and preventive visits to keep your oral health good for life.

In our office, Dental Hygiene is about more than just preventing cavities. We take a comprehensive approach to Dental Hygiene, recognizing that maintaining strong healthy teeth and gums is part of an overall regimen to ensure your well-being.

Good Dental Hygiene practices not only make your teeth and gums feel fresh and vibrant; but also provide the basic foundation for lifelong health. Recent studies indicate that 90% of adults will develop Gum Disease during their lifetime. Gum Disease is the result of plaque and attacks the gums, bones and other supporting structures of the teeth.

The best way to remove decay-causing plaque is by brushing and cleaning between your teeth each and every day. Brushing removes plaque from tooth surfaces while flossing or interdental cleaners remove plaque from in between teeth (areas where the toothbrush cannot reach).

Taking proper care of your teeth and gums is a lifelong commitment. It includes a good oral hygiene routine that you follow at home, as well as regular visits to our dental office, for an overall "team" approach to your oral care. By taking these simple steps, there's every reason why you should keep your "oral health - good for life."

When it comes to dental care, both you and our dental team, share a common objective: making sure your teeth and gums are as healthy as they possibly can be. This section contains information that will help you and our dental team achieve that objective.

Because dentists believe the best teeth are your own teeth, modern dental offices perform hundreds of different dental procedures to make sure you keep your teeth.

Our dental office may recommend a procedure for one of several reasons:

• Prevention - to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as they can be.
• Restoration - to treat damaged teeth and gums and replace lost teeth.
• Cosmetic - to improve the appearance of your teeth.

Some of these procedures are straightforward, while others are more involved. The information in this section has been provided to help you understand the different procedures available to keep your smile healthy.

Only your dentist has the care, skill and judgement to identify and address all your oral health care needs. The information on this section is intended for informational use only and does not substitute the professional care of your dentist. If you have a question or concern that is not covered in this section, please email us and we will do our best to answer it.