Have you ever actively asked yourself how you can improve your oral health care? Although brushing and flossing remain the cornerstones to a healthy smile, it is just as important consistently make an effort to improve those skills as well as seek out additional treatments to help protect or treat your pearly whites. One particularly important technique in regard to... read more »
A temporary crown is typically used by Drs. Musser and Kinney to protect an abutment during the restoration process. The hard, plastic cap is only intended as a protective measure; it is not strong enough to replicate the tooth’s full function. With some daily care and cleaning considerations, you can ensure your chances of having a complication-free restoration process. If... read more »
You’ve probably heard about plaque before--especially if you’ve ever visited a dentist--but do actually know what it is? Do you know what you can do to keep plaque at bay, stop it from forming, and the effect plaque can actually have on your smile? As you may know, plaque is a substance that can build up on your teeth. If... read more »
There have been many articles posted online over the past several years claiming that there is little scientific backing to the practice of flossing. This has been incredibly unfortunate because those studies have been misrepresented by the internet’s love of sensational headlines. Flossing your teeth is incredibly beneficial for preventing decay as long as proper technique is learned and used.... read more »
A healthy smile is not just good for the teeth and gums but the rest of your body as well. In particular, the heart benefits from healthy teeth and gums as professional dental cleanings have been linked to healthier heart health. How Your Mouth Impacts the Heart Studies show that people who had professional dental cleanings at least once every... read more »
