Tips for Preventing Enamel Erosion and Cavities

Enamel erosion and cavities are two dental issues that can harm your teeth and smile if you’re not careful. In fact, enamel erosion occurs when acid from the foods and drinks you consume attack the tooth enamel and wear it away. This gives your oral bacteria the window of opportunity to create a cavity. If you fail to take good... read more »

Preparing Your Smile for Dental Veneers

Is your smile ready for the festivities that await you this fall? If you want to dazzle your peers, save your smile this fall with dental veneers. Dental veneers are often considered one of the pinnacle achievements of dentistry, as they are highly effective in improving and perfecting smile’s that nature alone often cannot produce. Dental veneers use only a... read more »

Dental Trauma Can Cause a Toothache

A toothache is most commonly associated with untreated tooth decay. However, this is not always the case. There are also times when an accidental fall or a blow to the face can lead to a toothache. When this happens, the dental trauma can affect the root or socket of the tooth. In most cases like this, the toothache pain is... read more »

Dental Checkups Are Important for Maintaining Good Long-Term Oral Health

Oral health maintenance is important for maintaining a good quality of life. According to the American Dental Association, patients should brush twice a day, floss once per day, and have regular dental checkups biannually. In fact, every dental check performed by our dentist, Dr. Nicole Furuta, is designed to examine and address the multiple facets needed to maintain your oral... read more »