As spring approaches and warm weather arrives, you’re most likely cleaning the house and preparing for fun outdoor activities. While you’re doing these things, our dentists, Dr. Austin Babcock and Dr. Dan Williams, encourage you to also help your teen have the top-notch spring smile they deserve. By helping your teen to take care of their smile, you can help... read more »

Snoring often occurs among American adults and children, and is typically non-threatening unless it involves interrupted breathing as a result of sleep apnea. This can result in a variety of health complications that need to be addressed. To prevent snoring caused by sleep apnea, you may need to wear a tongue stabilizer and keep it in good condition. Our team... read more »

If you are looking to get implants, or even if you have implants, you may have questions about how to maintain them. There are a few things you can do that can help you keep them sturdy. Brushing and flossing are still be good habits to keep, even though the crowns or bridges the implants support are not natural teeth.... read more »

Are you aware of how chewing sugarless gum affects your smile? Sugarless chewing gum, has been shown to help improve your oral health. The plaque on your teeth can convert sugars into harmful acids that wear through your tooth enamel, and sugarless gum gives plaque less to work with. Sugarless gum is most effective when used after meals. You should... read more »

Because of their enamel, your teeth are hard enough to withstand a lifetime of biting and chewing. Yet there are some bad habits and activities that can potentially chip or fracture your tooth enamel. This could occur if you sometimes chew on objects such as pens or pencils, or you have a bad habit of using your teeth to open... read more »

Changes in the position of your soft palate while sleeping can result in significant snoring and possible breathing interruptions. If this occurs on a frequent basis, you might be suffering from sleep apnea. While it might seem to be little more than a nuisance at first, chronic sleep apnea can eventually lead to more significant complications. The breathing interruption component... read more »

Dry mouth is a condition in which there is not enough saliva in the mouth. Most people experience dry mouth from time to time, but having dry most or all the time can cause serious health issues. Those with dry mouth may have a hard time chewing, swallowing, speaking, or tasting. As saliva is a key component in cleaning the... read more »

The idea of a smile makeover is often a very attractive option for most individuals. There are few people who are completely satisfied with their teeth, and even fewer that truly have perfect teeth that do not need any sort of additional restorations or improvements. Thus, it is important to seek out effective tooth restoration options to enhance your smile,... read more »

Laser dentistry is the one of the latest advances in the field. It delivers targeted energy in the form of an intense beam of light to more efficiently remove cavities and unhealthy gum tissue. With a laser, there is less collateral damage beyond the intended target site. Laser dentistry is very quiet compared to traditional drilling methods. There is little... read more »

Xerostomia is the most underestimated oral condition. Effects of dry mouth include a hard time swallowing and talking, so you should take it very seriously. We care about your oral health, so we assembled this post about dry mouth and a few things you should know about it. Products you can utilize to address xerostomia include spit stimulants and saliva... read more »