If you think you have a pristine knowledge of brushing, it’s time to find out for sure! Our dentists, Dr. Sudi Rafieian and Dr. Marshall Olech, encourage you to take our brushing quiz because the more you know, the better. If you know all there is to know about brushing, there is a better chance that you’ll properly clean and... read more »

Pain within a tooth or deep within the underlying gums can certainly be distressing. Often referred to as a toothache, this condition is often related to an untreated cavity, dental trauma or a failing dental filling that affects the sensitive core of the tooth. Without timely treatment from our dentistss, Dr. Sudi Rafieian or Dr. Marshall Olech, the toothache can continue to... read more »

  Numerous oral health conditions and diseases can sneak up on you without you even being on aware of it. Similarly to how bruxism can occur while you sleep, it may be possible for gum tissue infection to go underneath your radar. Thus, it is important to always do detailed inspections of your oral health to determine if diseases such... read more »

  Caring for your smile often depends on treating any dental damage present in your teeth and gums. Due to the fact that numerous oral health risks can be responsible for your dental damage, it is important to assess how your damage occurred. If your dental damage is due to a hole in the tooth enamel, this is known as... read more »

A consistent oral hygiene habit of brushing your teeth each morning and night, as well as remembering to thoroughly floss at least once each day is essential for removing bacterial matter from your mouth. Any inconsistencies in these practices can allow residual plaque and food particles in your mouth, which could potentially harden into tartar near the gumline. As this... read more »

Consistent oral hygiene habits play an important role in maintaining the strength of your teeth and the health of your mouth. This includes performing your daily oral hygiene routine of brushing twice and flossing at least once each day. Yet maintain a healthy mouth also relies on regular attendance of a routine dental checkup twice each year. If your dental... read more »

Oral hygiene is important. In fact, it’s so important that you need to practice good oral hygiene if you want a top-notch oral health and smile. It helps you have strong and healthy teeth and gums, which can help you have a better overall health, look and feel good, and even eat and speak properly. This is why your dentist,... read more »

If you are looking to drastically improve the look of your smile heading into next year, consider a cosmetic dentistry treatment designed to repair and restore the look of your teeth. One particularly effective tooth restoration treatment to consider is dental bonding. With a dental bonding treatment, you can improve the look and function of your teeth by applying resin... read more »

Everyone knows about the what soft drinks containing sugar can do damage to teeth. But what many people don’t realize is that sports drinks and energy drinks can be just as hazardous to your oral health. Many people reach for an energy drink to start their day, or to give themselves a mid-day boost. Athletes and people who do heavy... read more »

The season of frights and festive treats has finally arrived. With the tricks, treats, ghosts, and goblins set to occupy our lives in the coming days for Halloween; it is important to make sure you're exercising care with any activities that can damage your teeth and gums. During Halloween, there are numerous candies you should avoid to keep your smile... read more »