Sometimes a sports injury or accident around the house can impact the mouth causing a chipped or fractured tooth. Even if the damage to the tooth doesn’t cause immediate pain or warrant emergency treatment, you should still have it examined by a professionally trained dentist like Dr. Ronald A. Williams. Without timely examination and treatment, the compromised tooth could suffer... read more »

If you want a top-notch oral health and smile for a lifetime, then you need to care for your teeth, gums, and mouth regularly. This may not come to a surprise for you. Smile care is essential for the smile and oral health goals you desire. Fortunately, this can be an easy task if you just get in the habit... read more »

Your tooth enamel has been designed by the forces of nature to be strong enough to allow you to bite, chew, and grind most common foods. Yet there are still some things that can chip or fracture a tooth. When this happens the trauma to the tooth and damage to the tooth enamel can vary. This could include persistent pain,... read more »

If you have questions about a dental cleaning offered at The Art of Dentistry, it’s best to talk to your dentist, Dr. Ronald A. Williams, and our dental team. In the meantime, we would like to give you some information so you can find some of the answers you’re looking for. Today, we are happy to tell you how a... read more »

Are you brushing your teeth correctly? Okay, so there is no manual for brushing your teeth, and no regulations. But, you may not be brushing as effectively as you could be. To brush your teeth well, you need the right toothbrush. The head of your toothbrush should be small enough to easily reach every part of your mouth. Your toothbrush... read more »

Are you suffering from diabetes? Are you suffering from poor oral hygiene and dental health? If so, the two may be related and causing each other to worsen. Not all oral health care symptoms are due to poor oral hygiene. In some cases, oral ailments can be increased or expanded due to the presence of diabetes. In the United States... read more »

Are you looking to replace any lost or missing teeth? If so there are many treatments to choose from. Three of the best choices you have are dentures (both full and partial), dental implants, and dental bridges. Dentures are a type of tooth replacement therapy that focuses on replacing missing teeth with a temporary set of teeth, as little as... read more »

If your mouth requires direct attention due to an oral accident, it is important to stay calm and do what you can until the necessary help can be applied. As will all oral accidents, do not be hasty, as a safe and effective treatment is much more beneficial. On occasion with oral accidents, previous tooth restoration treatments can be jarred... read more »

If you have ever dealt with sensitive teeth, you understand the hesitancy in brushing and flossing your teeth. Of course, if sensitive teeth prevent you from getting a good clean, it may be time to shop for a new toothbrush. Research shows electric toothbrushes can help obtain a better, overall clean; however, there are some things to thing for when... read more »

Ideally, each of your teeth should meet up with its partner in your bite pattern. This provides the maximum efficiency for chewing your food. Neglected alignment issues with two or more teeth may also cause excessive wear and tear. In time, this tooth enamel attrition can compromise a tooth. While the injured area of tooth enamel may seem slight at... read more »