If you have experienced a dental emergency while you’re on vacation, then it’s important to keep a cool head. There is no need to panic. Fortunately, your dentists, Drs. Patel and Schnare, have many treatments that can help you and your smile. Until you visit them, it’s best to handle the situation correctly. To help you do so, they encourage... read more »

Chipped, stained, discolored and misshapen teeth can affect your confidence and how you see your smile. We are pleased to offer dental veneers as an excellent cosmetic dental service to restore and brighten an unflattering tooth. Dental veneers can fix a number of dental flaws to help your smile look better than ever before! These thin porcelain shells are bonded... read more »

Carrots are superb for creating snowmen and treating horses, but are they okay for your teeth? As it turns out, they are! Carrots can be excellent for teeth. Here’s a bit of data we’ve assembled for you on why carrots may be able to enhance your dental health. If you have any inquiries after reading, feel free to ask us... read more »

Did you know that certain dental procedures require healthy gums to be successful? Having numerous oral health care treatments, as well as the cosmetic enhancements of teeth whitening and dental veneers all require healthy gums. And yet, gum disease today affects almost half of adults over the age of 30 in the U.S. Today we will take a look at... read more »

Are you self-conscious about your smile? No one should feel embarrassed to show off their pearly whites. Part of cosmetic dentistry’s aim is to boost your confidence by giving you a winning smile. This is one important reason why you should make an appointment with us for an evaluation. Most people don’t like going to the dentist. Yet most patients... read more »

Your lifestyle choices, your dietary habits, and your frequency of visiting your dentist can all regularly affect your chances of developing cavities. Thus, it is vital to maintain adequate oral health care to keep your smile safe. Over time, your smile ages and your teeth age as you do. This means that it is vital to keep your oral health... read more »

Structural changes in your mouth from tooth loss, as well as uncorrected deviations with the alignment of your teeth can cause excess wear and tear between two or more dental surfaces. Over time this can start to degrade a tooth’s enamel layer. As it starts to progress a case of dental attrition might reveal some basic symptoms. As it continues... read more »

How often do you find yourself flossing per week? The proper answer should be once daily. Flossing your teeth is extremely important for the health of your smile because it can remove plaque buildup and bacteria that linger in between teeth. Although brushing is just as important, it cannot reach the areas between teeth or those areas under your gum... read more »

Is your oral hygiene in good condition heading into the Halloween season? Are you aware of the products and treats that you should be avoiding this year? Do you have treatment plans in place should an oral accident, Injury, or cavity arise? As with all potential problems in life, it is important to have a preparedness plan ready for the... read more »

Your tongue can be an amazing instrument of your health and happiness. It helps you communicate kind words to loved ones, helps you digest delicious foods, and even aids in cleaning your mouth. It cares so well for you, why not care for it too? Your tongue can hold all kinds of disease causing bacteria and is one of the... read more »