When you do something repetitively for long periods of time, it is easy to let the quality suffer a little bit. This definitely can happen when brushing teeth! Over time, we let bad habits creep into our routine, and our smiles suffer. Here are some bad habits to break from your oral hygiene routine. Keeping Your Toothbrush for Too Long:... read more »

Each year, dentists like Dr. Trista Pottenger install veneers, bridges, crowns and other forms of dental work to address a wide array of oral health concerns. These treatments could include restoring a missing tooth, treating tooth decay or addressing cosmetic dental concerns. While these forms of dental work are created from durable materials meant to rival the strength of natural... read more »

Do you ever wake up with frequent pains in your mouth as if your teeth and gums were getting a workout while you were sleeping? The truth is they may be. Due to an oral health condition known as bruxism, you may be grinding and clenching your teeth while you sleep and doing serious damage to your tooth enamel and... read more »

Have you ever heard of dental bonding? Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure designed to enhance the look and function of your teeth by applying materials, specifically resin or porcelain materials, directly to the surfaces of each tooth. If you have suffered any surface damage or wish to enhance the look of your smile, speak with your dentist about... read more »

If your dentists Dr. Fethke, Kooyner, and Pottenger, have recommended replacing your missing teeth and restoring your oral health with dentures, then there are many reasons why they suggested this. Dentures are top-of-the-line appliances that can help you in many ways. In fact, they offer many benefits, including: -Dentures can replace your missing teeth without the need for surgery. This... read more »

A healthy smile is a happy smile. In order to make sure your smile is happy, always employ the necessary cavity prevention techniques to ensure your smile will not suffer from dental damage due to erosion or tooth decay. Due to the fact that your diet plays a key role in dental erosion, make sure you're eating healthy foods as... read more »

You deserve a smile you’re confident in. It’s always nice to have a healthy and attractive smile you don’t have to worry or feel self-conscious about. This is why our dentist, Dr. Trista Pottenger, encourages you to work toward your perfect smile each day. To help you, she has the tips you need to reach those smile goals. Those tips... read more »

With the multitude of oral health ailments that can affect your smile at any point in time, there is often only so much you can do to protect your teeth. However, some ailments can be prevented and treated if found in time. An often-hidden oral health condition that can commonly arise is known as bruxism. Bruxism is the act of... read more »

So you’ve obtained or otherwise received a water flosser, but you’re scared of using it. You’re used to flossing traditionally, and this new machine is the genesis of the robot uprising. We hear you. A number of our patients actually favor water flossing to traditional flossing, and though the change from traditional flossing can take a bit of time to... read more »

If you wish to improve your smile, it is important to improve your oral health care habits. Even if you are brushing twice daily and flossing once every day, there are still treatments and techniques you could be using to improve your oral health and your oral health care. One such tool you should consider implementing is mouthwash. However, not... read more »