Preventive Dentistry

You might have already learned that dry mouth is a dangerous disorder for your smile when it’s chronic and is left untreated. When you don’t have enough lubrication in your mouth, your tissues become dry and bacteria are left to multiply and wreak havoc! This can lead to all sorts of negative consequences, from a […]

February is nearly here, which means lots of exciting things for your kiddos! Did you realize that this second month of the year is actually packed full of more excitement than just one well-known romantic holiday? If not, then our Saxonburg, PA team thinks it’s time to enjoy a quick overview of some important smile […]

There are certain things you just can’t do anything about. You cannot do anything about the way your gums are going to react to a little bit of tartar that shows up between your visits with us. You cannot predict whether you will suddenly bite into a piece of “seedless” fruit, only to realize there […]

You know that you can keep your smile safe. Our Saxonburg, PA team references this quite frequently and, when you consider the fact that your friends and family members are not constantly heading in to see their dentists for smile complaints, there must be something to this. However, what’s the trick, you think to yourself? […]

You’ve decided to think about your smile care and to figure out how to better approach it, so that you feel like you’re moving forward toward your best grin and oral health! This is a wonderful decision. However, while you are aware that there are things you are definitely interested in changing and there are […]

You might not necessarily feel like dental sealants aren’t going to be an option for your child. However, you may not be racing to our Saxonburg, PA practice to have them placed either. We wonder: What’s holding you back from choosing this extremely advantageous preventive treatment for your child’s smile care? If there are some […]

If you are well-informed regarding gingivitis and what it is, then you already realize it includes the inflammation of your gum tissue, which is the very first stage of gum disease. Of course, you don’t want gingivitis to worsen (and, fortunately, our Saxonburg, PA team can treat it!). However, what you’d really like is to […]

You might wonder to yourself: What’s the difference between good dental hygiene and bad hygiene? What might happen if you’re falling into the “bad” category? Whether you’re unintentionally overlooking key aspects of caring for your smile or if you just haven’t realized the significance yet, there’s something you should know: Some very serious consequences can […]

Unless you accidentally bite down too hard on something, healthy teeth don’t usually feel much. That’s largely because of the highly resilient enamel that covers their surfaces, which protects the main structures of your teeth from irritations like food particles, bite pressure, and oral bacteria. If your teeth have become sensitive, then find out why […]

One second, you hear that you’re going overboard with brushing in terms of time. The next, you hear that you’re not brushing long enough. Then you hear that your brush is too old. However, sometimes, your brush looks like it’s too old but its life hasn’t even been fully lived yet! How are you supposed […]