When a cavity arises in your mouth, that means you have suffered from enamel erosion. Enamel erosion occurs when harmful acids chew through the tooth enamel to the point that a hole has formed. These holes are known as cavities. To save a tooth, cavities will need to be appropriately treated with a dental filling. However, it is essential... read more »
Some forms of dental trauma are so severe that they compromise the roots, gums, or oral structure anchoring multiple teeth. This can cause significant pain and anxiety. In a situation like this, you will likely need to seek emergency dental care from a dentist like Dr. Kimberly Fee. In some cases of severe dental trauma, Dr. Kimberly Fee might be... read more »
No dental treatment is “one size fits all,” and dentures are certainly no exception. It’s important to have dentures that look and feel right for your smile, and these benefits of custom-made dentures prove it: Custom-made dentures are healthier for your smile. Dentures that were designed for your smile will fit the contours of your mouth and provide a tight... read more »
If you’re reading on our dental blog (or any dental blog), you may likely be familiar with tongue cleaning. Tongue cleaning, the practice of eradicating bacterial acids from your tongue using a specially-designed oral apparatus, has a few benefits, and you should think about them if you’re on the fence about tongue cleaning. One of the most well-known benefits of... read more »
The Halloween season is finally here, which means sweets and treats aplenty. However, do not overdo it this year as you can easily increase the risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Sugars and sweets can be transformed into harmful acids within your smile which will eat through your tooth enamel and contribute to plaque buildup and decay. Furthermore, if... read more »
The more you know about dental care, the better off your smile will be. This is why our dentist, Dr. Kimberly Fee, encourages you to know as much as possible about your teeth, gums, and oral health. This way you will know what to do to keep your smile in tip-top shape. So, let’s test your dental care knowledge today... read more »
Dental veneers are a terrific way to improve your smile. Veneers can be used to conceal chipped, cracked or stained teeth. If your teeth are misshapen, or placed too far apart, the problem can be corrected by dental veneers. To place your veneers, your dentist will remove a small portion of the enamel from your tooth, An impression will be... read more »
Saliva is not one of those things that people really want to talk about. Be that as it may, it has a very important job to do. It helps break down your food so that your body can digest it. It also cleanses your mouth of food debris and fights bacteria; both which help to prevent tooth decay and gum... read more »
You may have been keeping a close eye on one more of your teeth if they are decayed, chipped, cracked or discolored. You may want to fix that problem, but you don’t know what your options are for getting your smile back. In this case, it is a good idea to visit Dr. Kimberly Fee to see if a dental... read more »
Defend your oral health by getting screened for oral cancer. Although cancers may easily go unnoticed before signs begin to appear, screenings are essential to ensure the disease is caught fast enough to ensure a positive recovery rate. Typical symptoms include the following: - Look for obvious spots, patched, blotches, or marks. - Look for visible crusty or eroded patches... read more »
