Most municipal sources of water in America are treated to some degree with a small amount of fluoride. This light yet frequent exposure helps people in urban and suburban areas to maintain strong, tooth enamel and prevent cavities. People living in rural areas or people who only have access to well water don’t receive these fluoridated benefits. There are a... read more »

You probably understand how brushing your teeth can benefit the health of your entire mouth, but do you know why flossing is important? In reality, there are a number of benefits to flossing, and a few things you may need to do to get the most benefits from your flossing. As you know, brushing can clean plaque from your teeth.... read more »

Your smile is one of your greatest assets, so it is important you continually care for it, especially in great times of need before and after procedures such as a tooth extraction. Taking care of your smile after a tooth extraction includes planning in advance what methods and treatment plan you should follow. With the help of your dentist, you... read more »

The dawn of a new year has come once more. With the promise of a fresh start, a new year also means a chance for better oral hygiene. Your teeth and gums continue to be ravaged by constant dangers such as tooth decay and gum disease, so, in turn, we must continue to protect them on a daily basis. To... read more »

Recovery from a tooth extraction does not need to be an unnecessarily long and arduous process. With the proper care and techniques, you will be fully healed in minimal time. The first and most important step you can take is to follow our dentist’s advice and prepare yourself before and after the surgery. If pre-surgery preparation is not possible, make sure... read more »

Dental restorations have an act for being strong and reliable. They have to be if they have to endure all that chewing, right? However, that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be taken care of. In fact, there are things you should do on a regular basis to keep your dental restoration in tip-top shape. Today, our Lawrence Zabner, DMD... read more »

Sometimes dental work can be confusing and overwhelming, especially dentures. So, to help you understand dentures a little bit more, our Lawrence Zabner, DMD team is more than happy to help you! We have provided the answers to the following questions to give you the information you are looking for: Q: What are the differences between complete and partial dentures?... read more »

Sleep breathing disorders affect your quality of sleep, and the most common one is called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has many symptoms, including tiredness, snoring, and halted breathing during sleep. It can also cause more dangerous issues like various heart diseases and causes chronic sleep deprivation. To reduce the risk of health complications, there are some very effective options for... read more »

The American Dental Association encourages everyone to floss their teeth twice per day as part of an effective and consistent daily oral hygiene routine. This is absolutely critical for removing plaque and residual food particles before they can harden into tartar. Hardened tartar at the gum line is the leading cause of gum disease, which can pose significant threats to... read more »

Your tooth enamel is made up of microscopic mineral crystals that give it the durability to bite, chew and grind hard foods. Unfortunately, it is possible for the acidic foods and beverages you enjoy and the natural bacteria in your mouth to degrade these mineral crystals over time, which creates microscopic areas that harbor tooth decay. In time, it can... read more »