Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

What do you know about bone grafting? For starters, did you know that a bone graft in your jaw can improve your oral health if you have had bone loss from gum disease? Yes, it’s true! If you are in need of strength and support to your jaw, then a bone graft might be ideal for you. Our prosthodontist ,... read more »

Tooth decay issues that go without professional treatment can eventually lead to worsening consequences. In some of these cases the individual might experience the loss of multiple teeth or teeth that suffer a severe fracture. In this case, you may want to consider setting up an appointment with a prosthodontist like Dr. Ben B. Ross. After examining your mouth he... read more »

Is your smile a source of embarrassment to you? Do you feel self-conscious meeting new people because of your smile? If so, you are not alone. Many people desire to have a flawless smile they can be proud of. Luckily, our dental team has exciting news for you about dental veneers. Dental veneers are part of a branch in dentistry... read more »

Brushing is a very important task that should always be included in your oral hygiene routine. However, that doesn’t mean the task is always helpful. In fact, there are brushing habits you can participate in that do more harm than good. It’s best to avoid these habits so you can properly and effectively care for your smile. Our prosthodontist, Dr.... read more »