It is important to make sure you take every necessary precaution to ensure cavities do not arise in your smile. Cavities are most often present due to dental erosion that affects your tooth enamel. Always set up or establish a cavity prevention plan to keep your teeth safe and healthy through the years. It's always a good idea to assess... read more »

If our dentist believes getting a dental crown would be the best solution for a heavily damaged or decayed tooth, you may want to learn more about dental crowns. Specifically, the types of material used and the process with which you would go through to place them is important to know and could help make the decision-making easier. Determining if... read more »

If you want a top-notch smile and oral health, then there are things you need to do on a regular basis to care for the teeth and gums. Unfortunately, there are many things that attack and harm the smile, which might make caring for the mouth a bit difficult. However, there is no need to worry. Our dentist, Dr. Jim... read more »

If you wish for a brighter, more beautiful smile, teeth whitening may be the solution. However, there are some situations in which our dentist will recommend against a patient whitening their teeth. Age For those under the age of 16, teeth whitening is not recommended. Until this age, the pulp chamber of the tooth is enlarged, so whitening could irritate... read more »

Even though gum disease is a serious infection of your gum tissue, it can be prevented. By following healthy lifestyle habits, effective oral health treatment plans, and a regular visit to your dentist, you can vastly lower your risks for gum disease. Healthy lifestyle habits that help prevent gum disease include avoiding products or substances that can easily damage your... read more »

Most people are on top of brushing their teeth. Many of us have heard from a very young age how important it is to brush our teeth. But what about flossing? Chances are that you have a container of dental floss somewhere in your bathroom at home, but do you use it? Flossing is an extremely important part of your... read more »

Brushing your teeth is pretty straightforward, right? Toothpaste to brush, brush to mouth, scrub-a-dub-dub, done. Right? In reality, it turns out that brushing effectively is a little more complicated than that. It’s imperative to understand the right method to brush your teeth so you can protect your oral health from bacterial acids that can cause cavities and tooth erosion. Dr.... read more »

Are you familiar with tooth brushing and its effect on your smile? When you need to keep your teeth clean and clear of hazardous debris and bacteria, you can always rely on brushing. If you do not, your entire mouth may suffer. The basics of tooth brushing include the following: - Avoid sharing your brush or cross contaminating your brush... read more »

If you happen to suffer an oral accident or injury, do not agonize over the prospect of a failed smile, as there are a plethora of tooth restoration treatments available to you to ensure your teeth can return to an ideal state of health, beauty, and functionality. If a whiter smile is something you desire, teeth whitening treatments can be... read more »

Here at Crosby Dental Center, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »