The holidays are a wonderful time of year to enjoy numerous traditions that we've come to know and love. However, if you have suffered any form of oral accident or injury, it may severely hinder or impair the happiness you may have this holiday season. To ensure you can continue eating and enjoying all the foods that the holiday feasts... read more »

If you’re in search of mouthwash for the entire family, there are a couple things to think about so everyone can be satisfied. Our dentist, Dr. Paul Szmanda, is happy to help you select the right rinse by telling you what you should consider when in the oral hygiene aisle at the store. The first thing you need to think... read more »

Do you despise your bad breath? If so, you’re not alone. Many people consider bad breath annoying and quite inconvenient. So, what would you say if our dentist, Dr. Paul Szmanda, told you they has the secrets you need to help you prevent bad breath? Well, it’s true! Now, as you may already know, it’s best to brush twice a... read more »

When a cavity goes without professional treatment from a dentist, the bacterial presence of tooth decay can gradually spread beyond the tooth’s enamel layer. In time it could cause an infection in the pulp or root of the tooth, or even cause a dental abscess to develop in the underlying periodontal tissues. As the area of infection continues to grow,... read more »

When you took your toothbrush out of its package, chances are that you did not find an owner/operator manual inside. That’s because your toothbrush is not a very complicated piece of equipment. There are no toothbrush repair shops, and no one has ever needed to give their toothbrush a tune up. Although your toothbrush is not cutting-edge technology, it still... read more »

Unfortunately, tooth decay is most commonly found in people between the ages of 5 and 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you want your teenager to maintain a strong and healthy smile, then you need to help them as much as you can. To help you do so, our dentist, Dr. Paul Szmanda, encourages you... read more »

Do you suffer from Dental anxiety? Dental anxiety is a condition in which you feel overly stressed or anxious due to visits to your dentist. Fortunately, dental anxiety can easily be overcome through the use of sedatives. Sedation dentistry can range from deep anesthesia to mild relaxants including the use of nitrous oxide. With the combination of nitrous oxide and... read more »

An oral emergency is an accident that arises in your mouth which is immediate and requires abrupt treatment. Even though most oral injuries are not life threatening, your recovery time could be determined based on the steps you take after an accident has taken place. Most accidents cannot be fixed or treated without the help and care of a licensed... read more »

Halitosis often appears in many individuals, but its causes and symptoms are not always the same with everyone. Even though halitosis, also known as gum disease, may simply be the result of smelly foods, if it repeatedly occurs, it may be the sign of something more serious, including underlying conditions outside of the mouth entirely. For more information about bad... read more »

Each of your teeth has a unique shape appropriate for its position and function in your mouth. However, sometimes one or two permanent teeth can emerge from the gums with an aberration in the shape of the tooth enamel. These misshapen teeth can leave you with an unappealing smile and a mouth that is increasingly prone to dental fractures and... read more »