WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLAQUE AND CALCULUS? Plaque is soft: Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. Some strains of bacteria are good. However, some are bad and cause halitosis (bad breath), gingivitis, periodontal disease, and cavities. Throughout the day the bacteria in our mouth reproduce and build a slime layer to protect themselves and their colony. …
Many people have anxiety when going to the dentist. But when it comes to taking care of your teeth, avoiding the dentist will only cause more problems and cost more money. The longer you wait before visiting the dentist, the more bacteria will grow on your teeth and cause them to slowly rot. If you…
As part of our new website, we are going to try to incorporate a blog to be able to discuss dental care, treatment options and anything else we feel could be of interest to our patients. We look forward to posting some brief, but informative articles to educate and help you stay connected to us,…