To ensure you continue to have optimum oral health, be aware of all risks to your smile, including those that you may not often think of. Beyond cavities and gum disease, it is also important to make sure that you're aware of any potential risk factors associated with oral and throat cancer. Oftentimes, catching the presence of oral cancer is... read more »

Hygiene is essential to our overall health. Oral hygiene is also critical to the health of our teeth and gums. If you take care of your teeth correctly, you are giving yourself the gift of positive oral health, which can help your teeth last throughout your life. Here are some basic oral hygiene tips that are essential to your everyday... read more »

If you sometimes forget to brush your teeth each morning and night or you do not floss, plaque and bacteria can build up in your mouth. In time, hardened tartar and can increase your chances of suffering from gum disease and cavities. If you notice that you have a tooth that is sensitive, has some discomfort or has had a... read more »

Your tube of toothpaste is almost gone, which means that it’s time to restock. There are so many types of toothpaste and you may not know which is best for your smile or your children’s smiles. To aid you in your quest, Dr. Joseph Conard and our team are happy to offer tips. Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoride is a mineral that... read more »

Failing to wear a protective mouth guard during contact sports, or suffering some other accidental blow to the mouth can sometimes impart enough force to knock a tooth out of its periodontal socket. In some of these cases, the root remains in the socket, but the remainder of the dental structure fractures away at the gumline. In a dental emergency... read more »

The American Dental Association and professional dentists like Dr. Joseph Conard recommend brushing your teeth every morning, and night, as well as flossing at least once each day. With consistency, these basic oral hygiene practices will remove plaque, food material, and sugar residue from your mouth. This will reduce the development of tartar near the gumline and the buildup of... read more »

Your teeth do so much for you and your smile; they allow you to eat with ease, brighten and beautify your smile, and help you to speak and articulate properly. So obviously, you’d like to keep your teeth for life. But how do you do that? What should you be doing now to ensure the health of your smile for... read more »

In its advanced stages, periodontal disease can cause the loss of teeth and even the jawbone. It is a fairly common disease, fairly serious, and easily preventable. Here are some more details about the disease and some tips on how to prevent it: Gum disease can progress unseen until it becomes rather serious. The first stage, gingivitis, is reversible, whereas... read more »

The American Association of Endodontist estimates that nearly five million teeth are knocked out each year. Common causes include automotive collisions, household accidents, and sports injuries. Athletes who forgo using a quality mouth guard at the necessary times are at increased risk of suffering severe dental trauma from an unprotected blow to the face. Sometimes the avulsed tooth can be... read more »

The tooth enamel layer on each of your teeth is made from a complex matrix of microscopic mineral crystals. This is what gives your teeth the hardness to bite, chew, and grind the foods you eat. At the same time, the surfaces of your teeth also have microscopic textures that can trap tiny dark particles from certain foods and dark... read more »