A cavity is an area of decay in your tooth caused by bacterial acids that eat away the enamel. Watch this video from the American Dental Association to learn more about how bacteria and acids harm your oral health. Good brushing and flossing at home is essential to preventing cavities and other problems. As are regular dental checkups. For a

When a dental emergency strikes, will you be panicked or prepared? It’s up to you. An emergency dental situation can take many forms — a tooth knocked out by a fastball, a painful crack from biting down on the wrong thing, or an unexplained tooth pain that comes on suddenly and intensely. It pays off to be prepared. Not only

Ah, the internet. Can you imagine life without it? It’s the source of so much valuable knowledge. Unfortunately, it’s also become a source of much misinformation as well. It’s not that misleading and misguided information did not exist before. But falsehoods have a way of propagating and spreading online that’s unprecedented — and there’s little we can do to counter

Copeland has a history with dentists who weren’t willing nor able to explain procedures thoroughly and whom he felt were just going through the motions. Then he came to Uptown Dental Associates. The dentist’s knowledge and ability to talk through procedures made him completely comfortable going forward with the treatment he needed. “I don’t feel rushed through the process, and

Springtime is such a wonderful time of year. The weather warms up, wildflowers bloom, and that inimitable feeling of freshness and renewal is in the air. It’s a great time to think about renewing your smile, too. Finally, do away with those dingy and damaged pearly whites to reveal a grin that’s as bright and fresh as the pleasant spring

Dentures of some sort or another have improved people’s lives for millennia. We know the ancient Etruscans constructed them out of animal or human teeth as early as 700 BC, and that George Washington sported a set made of ivory and teeth (not wood as the popular legend suggests). By your grandparents’ and parents’ time, denture quality had improved significantly

Excellent preventive dentistry is the most important thing you can do for your long-term oral health. This includes taking excellent care of your teeth and gums at home and visiting us at Uptown Dental Associates for regular cleanings and exams. You will save yourself the pain and discomfort of tooth decay and gum disease and be less likely to need

Healthy gums are pink, and firm, and wrap tautly around your teeth, anchoring them securely in place. When your gums recede, or pull away from the teeth, your tooth roots may become exposed — with serious and painful consequences including tooth loss. The conventional treatment for severely receded gums is gum grafting, in which the doctor must harvest healthy tissue

While the internet is a wonderful resource, it’s also a place where untruths can thrive and spread. One such fiction concerns the so-called “Harvard studies” allegedly proving that fluoride lowers IQ in children. In this video, Dr. Brittany Seymour of the Harvard School of Dental Health explains why the research this claim is based on does not support the popular

Have you developed the habit of smiling with your mouth closed? Are you embarrassed by the appearance of your teeth and gums and do you crave a grin you can flaunt with pride? If so, consider cosmetic dentistry. A great-looking smile boosts confidence, which can benefit your social and professional lives. Take this quiz to see if you may be a