Do you wake up with a dry mouth? Does your mouth frequently feel sticky during the day? If so, you might be suffering from a condition known as xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth. It may be important to understand the causes of your dry mouth because saliva can play several key functions in your oral health. It can help... read more »

Do you ever wonder why our dentist strongly encourages you to rinse your mouth daily? If so, our dental team is happy to help you understand why! Rinsing can benefit you, your smile and your oral health in many ways. In fact, rinsing with mouthwash can: -Help you prevent cavities: If you use fluoride mouthwash, the natural mineral dives into... read more »

Maintaining a consistently healthy mouth goes beyond simple cavity prevention. It also includes maintaining healthy gums as well as other oral tissues. Performing an effective oral hygiene routine each day calls for brushing your teeth each morning and evening, as well as making sure to thoroughly floss at least once each day. When bacterial deposits like plaque and residual food... read more »

Individuals who struggle with dental phobia and pronounced dental anxiety are sometimes reticent to attend their regularly scheduled dental checkups. These people frequently experience long-term problems with gum disease and tooth loss related to untreated cavities. If you have lost multiple teeth in one area of your mouth, your hampered oral function can limit your ability to efficiently chew food... read more »

It is crucial that you always make sure that you are taking the time to floss between your teeth correctly. If for any reason you are going too fast and skipping areas between teeth, you will be at a heightened risk of dental damage. This is because even if one tooth is routinely missed, the plaque buildup between the teeth... read more »

Would you like to know all there is to know about tooth enamel? If so, our dentist, Dr. Ronald A. Williams, is more than happy to help you! The more you know about your tooth enamel, the better chance you have of cleaning and caring for it, which is essential for a healthy smile. To help you, he is happy... read more »

One of the earliest stages of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, consists in the form of what we call gingivitis. Gingivitis is an infection in your gum tissues that typically occurs due to the buildup of plaque. If left untreated, gingivitis can continue to progress and eventually cause the infection to spread and tooth loss to occur. Several... read more »

Do you have damaged teeth? When you have chipped, cracked or discolored teeth it sometimes feels like your smile is broken. Don’t lose hope of ever smiling again! We can help you at The Art of Dentistry. Many people with damaged teeth have learned that it doesn’t have to be a permanent situation. Your teeth can become damaged at any... read more »

Are you curious to know why our dentist, Dr. Ronald A. Williams, offers amalgam dental fillings at The Art of Dentistry? If so, our dental team is more than happy to tell you why! Amalgam dental fillings are strong restorations that can help you, your teeth, and your oral health in a variety of ways. In fact, they can: -Restore... read more »

Sometimes, you can lose a tooth to untreatable problems such as severe tooth decay, advanced periodontal disease, or oral injury. The presence of one or more missing teeth could indicate that you would benefit from a dental bridge, which is a dental appliance made up of two dental crowns abutting a false tooth, and the dental crowns attach to the... read more »