Dealing with A Broken Retainer

If you wear any kind of orthodontics, it may seem like you will have to contend with your braces or aligners for the rest of your life. But one day, before you know it, the will tell you that your teeth have finally lined up the way they should. So, you’re done, right? Wrong. Sorry,… Read more »

Broken Braces and Distressed Faces

We’re certain that once your braces are on, you’ll go above and beyond to make sure that you take good care of them and that they stay in good shape. But as the old saying goes, life happens, and when it does, it can result in damage to your braces. When that happens, the most… Read more »

Blaze a New Path to Oral Health Success with Composite Dental Fillings

Dental fillings have been around for a very long time and are even used to help fill in cavities that can arise within an individual tooth. Dental amalgams have been around for 150 years in America. Furthermore, numerous treatments and methods are being developed to further enhance your smile and protect against cavities. One highly… Read more »

Got Questions About Bad Breath? Here Are Your Answers

If you have questions about bad breath, like many people do, our dentists, Drs. Calder and Durr, are more than happy to help you find the answers you’re looking for. The more you know, the better chance you have of solving the bad breath and achieving the pristine breath you deserve. To help you, they… Read more »

Building a Better Smile with Straighter Teeth

Enhancing your smile begins with making sure your teeth are in their proper alignment. If your teeth are not in their proper alignment, you can be at a much greater risk for tooth decay. This is because plaque buildup and debris can hide out in the recesses between the misaligned teeth. It is also easier… Read more »

Dental Goals for 2018

Another great year has ended! Along with your regular New Year’s resolutions, Drs. Calder, Durr, and Short suggest that you have a few dental resolutions. These goals can help your smile shine in the years to come! Brush Your Teeth for a Full Two Minutes Although most individuals only brush their teeth for about 45… Read more »

Adults Can Still Achieve Their Dream Smile With Orthodontic Treatment

Do you wish you underwent orthodontic treatment as a teen so you had the perfect smile now? If so, it’s not too late for you! Adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment too. In fact, more and more adults are aligning their smiles with braces and other orthodontic treatments. If you want your perfect smile, you… Read more »

Wisdom Teeth Removal

Sadly, wisdom teeth have caused pain for lots of our patients. Do you have wisdom teeth or third molars? Have you noted any pain in your mouth where a third molar would be? If so, you should call us to pencil in an examination for you. Here are some things you can do to hamper… Read more »

Maintaining Dentures

We won’t lie: dentures can take a lot of effort. However, the benefits really are worth it. Here are some tips on treating dentures. Once you’ve received dentures, you’ll be able to speak properly and chew food again, and your smile will be full again. To preserve your regained dental health, ensure that you keep… Read more »

A Dental Cap Might Be Needed to Treat a Large Cavity on One of Your Child’s Teeth

Children are biologically hard-wired to seek out calories from sweet foods and beverages. This evolutionary adaptation was once essential for a child’s survival as they learned what prehistoric foods we’re good to eat. In the modern age, our nutritional palate is rife with ready access to sweet substances. All of the residual sugar introduced to… Read more »