Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

Is your bad breath getting you down? More importantly, is it getting other people down? If you have bad breath, you may not know it, and the people around you may be too polite to say anything. If the person who sits at the desk next to you would rather call you than turn around and talk to you, you... read more »

If you always make sure that your teeth are well cared-for through effective oral hygiene routines and regular checkups at our office, they serve you well for the rest of your life. If you should ever suffer any form of dental damage or oral accident or injury, you may need a dental restoration. If a cavity has formed in your... read more »

Not many people think about keeping their toothbrush clean and sanitary. This is probably because they believe it doesn’t need it. After all, you rinse it every day with water, and toothpaste has some cleaning agents in it, doesn’t it? That is true to a degree. The same ingredients that fight bacteria in your mouth give your toothbrush some protection.... read more »

Do you know if you have gum disease? Thousands of people have gum disease and may not realize it until they are facing long-term damage or severe tooth loss. That is why understanding gum disease and learning how to fight it can save your teeth and smile from damaging consequences. Our dentist, Dr. H Arthur Nelson with Nelson and Associates... read more »

An accidental blow to the mouth can sometimes carry enough force to sever the periodontal ligaments that anchor a tooth in its periodontal socket. In some of these cases the damage to the tooth or the local oral structure is so severe that a dentist like Dr. H Arthur Nelson simply cannot save the tooth with a root canal. In... read more »