As you probably know, the holiday season typically spans from Halloween to New Years. Typically, this season is a time of fun and family. Similarly, during this season, you’ll probably find yourself surrounded by more sweets than you normally might. As you can probably guess, this means you might be more vulnerable to cavities. Naturally, one thing you might want... read more »

Bad breath can leave you feeling socially awkward. Strong, aromatic foods like onions and garlic often result in a short-term condition of bad breath. In most of these cases, you should still be able to remove the odors and refresh your breath by brushing, flossing and thoroughly rinsing your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash.   Chronic bad breath--also known as halitosis--can... read more »

Canker sores – those persistent, painful spots of agony that make each moment you’re not distracted by something else an absolute drain. Let’s talk about what they are and how you can prevent them. Cankers are shallow lesions in the mouth that appear as white or yellow ovals with a red border on the insides of your cheeks or lips,... read more »

As your child’s permanent molars and premolars emerge, it’s quite common for the occlusal or biting surface of these teeth to have deep pits and fissures. While this is an evolutionary trait designed to help them chew and grind hard foods, it can also serve as a trap for plaque and residual food particles. Sometimes these pits and fissures on... read more »

How do you know if your baby is actually teething? What signs should you watch for? If your baby is teething, what can you do for your little one? How can you, as their parent and guardian, help them with this painful process? Here are a few ideas on how teething and how to help your child through it. If... read more »

Do you brush and floss regularly? Do you make a point of visiting your dentist once every six months? Do you ever wonder if there’s anything else you can do to keep your teeth healthy and strong? If you do wonder, would you be surprised to learn that exercising regularly can help? For example, exercising regularly can even decrease your... read more »

Dental implants have been available to help restore an individual missing tooth for over twenty years. In recent years, dental implant technology and techniques has continued to advance. Now they can also be used to anchor a bridge to restore the function and appearance of multiple missing teeth. Dr. Derek Lichter will want to examine your mouth and taking some... read more »

Many people are concerned that a procedure as involved as getting dental implants will be a long, painful process. But getting implants involves relatively little pain for most people. In fact, many people say that implants cause them less pain than a normal tooth extraction. We use local anesthesia during the procedure, and pain can be managed afterward with over-the-counter... read more »

Are you worried about your little one's oral health? If you are, good for you. As you can probably guess, if your child has clean, healthy teeth while they're young, they'll probably develop healthy habits that can last for year to come. But, what can you do to help your little one develop these healthy habits? Clearly one of the... read more »

During an average day, acidic food and drink as well as the natural bacteria in your mouth, can cause a microscopic erosion of the crystal mineral structure that makes up your tooth enamel. This process is known as demineralization. If demineralization is not countered it can eventually increase your chances of developing sensitivity and tooth decay issues in your teeth.... read more »