Always Protect Your Teeth

Emergency Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

Do you or someone you care about play a sport? Once thought of as an activity for children or professional athletes only, more adults than ever before are participating in various sports for exercise or enjoyment. It is wonderful to see so many people joining in different activities. If you are participating in a physical activity, there is always a risk that a dental emergency may occur. Do you know what to do if you or a loved one experiences a dental emergency? Read on to learn what to do in an emergency and about dental hardware that can help protect your teeth.

Pregnancy And Oral Health

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

Are you or someone you care about planning to start a family, currently pregnant, or a new parent? The arrival of a little one can be extremely exciting, and it seems like there is always something to purchase or prepare. After a baby is born, a new parent needs time to adjust to the routine of caring for an infant. Along with the preparations for a newborn, you should be taking your oral health into consideration. You may be surprised to learn that pregnancy can negatively affect your oral health and lead to severe dental complications. Pregnancy hormones can make you more susceptible to decay and gum disease. Below are recommendations for dealing with your oral health during all stages of pregnancy.

You Definitely Don’t Want This…

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

We are passionate about routine dental care in our office because we don’t just want to clean and shine your teeth, but we also want to look for other common diseases that can be affecting your oral health. Since our team spends so little time caring for your teeth over the course of the year, the bulk of your oral care is left up to you. If you are not cleaning your teeth properly by brushing and flossing thoroughly, you run a high risk of contracting gum disease. The buildup of tartar and bacteria along the gumline can lead to an infection in the gums. Thankfully, if detected in time, we can treat gum disease. Read on to learn more about the treatments we offer to restore damaged gums.

Pesky Plaque

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

Do you regularly feel like your teeth don’t feel clean? Perhaps you feel like there is a film across your teeth, or your teeth may even have a “fuzzy” feeling. If this sounds like something you experience regularly, you may have plaque buildup on your teeth. Plaque is something common that many people have on their teeth, and it’s easy to remove, but failure to do so properly can lead to a number of problems. Read on to learn more about the problems caused by plaque.

What To Know About Cavities

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

At Integrity Dental, we want to help our patients maintain optimal oral health. One way we do this is through cleaning and checking their teeth thoroughly during routine oral hygiene examinations. When we detect a problem, we make treatment recommendations based on our findings. One of the most common dental issues we see in patients of all ages is cavities. Of course you’ve heard about cavities, and maybe you’ve even had one or two, but do you know how they form and how to prevent them?

The Holidays Are Here!

Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Integrity Dental

We have reached the time of year when many of us are shopping till we drop or clicking and buying until our fingers cramp. We are in the thick of the holiday season, and we can see it all around us. This is a time of year where we attend parties and events to give out the gifts we purchase and enjoy time with the people who are special in our lives. This is also the time of year where we may indulge more often in delicious treats and beverages than we might otherwise. We want to share some helpful tips to keep your mouth healthy this holiday season. Continue reading to learn more.

Effects Of Sugar On Teeth

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental

Starting when we are young, we hear about how sugar can negatively affect our oral health. Even though you have probably been hearing this fact for years, do you really know why sugar is so bad for your oral health and the damage it can cause? We think it is important to mention that the sugar alone is not what is harmful to your teeth, it is more the way you care for your teeth after consuming it. Your oral habits and hygiene have more to do with the state of your oral health than the food you eat. You may be surprised to learn that there are a number of foods that can negatively affect your oral health if you are not cleaning your teeth properly.

Did You Forget Something Important?

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental

It’s hard to believe that another year has started. We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season seeing the ones you love and doing your favorite things. Now that the holiday season is behind us, it’s time to evaluate your oral health. The past few years have been challenging and difficult to say the least. We know that we have recommended treatments that have been postponed or delayed due to various circumstances. The start of the new year is the perfect time to get your oral health back on track. Delaying needed treatment can lead to serious complications with both your oral and overall health. Read on to learn more.

How To Avoid This Silent Disease

General Dentistry, Integrity Dental, Patient Information

When it comes to dental health, most of the time people focus on their teeth but don’t realize that our gum health is very important, too. Did you know that almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease, or gum disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control? Many people don’t even know they have it until they are in the more advanced stages of the condition. Find out more about how to avoid this silent disease.