Autumn is in full swing, and that means the cold weather is fast approaching (if it isn’t already here)! You may be tempted to hunker down with holiday goodies and snacks, but you do not want to ignore your health or even your dental health. Even if you are busy during this season, you might be overindulging in sweet and... read more »
Halloween is lurking around the corner, but so is the coronavirus, making traditional Halloween parties trickier. This year, big parties and parades, creepy haunted houses, and gathering in crowds to trick-or-treat are off the table for many, or at the very least, downsized and held outdoors while social distancing. While the traditional ways of celebrating Halloween may look different this... read more »
September is National Gum Care Month, so let’s talk about everything related to gums. This month is a good time to reflect on your dental health and commit to taking better care of your gums. Sometimes, we forget your gums help keep your teeth in their place and functioning at top capacity. When your gums are damaged, you risk losing... read more »
The mouth is home to millions of bacteria, some of them good and some bad. In fact, half of the bacteria in your mouth can lead to bad breath! National Fresh Breath Day is observed every year on August 6th to create awareness of oral hygiene in the fight against bad breath. It is a daily battle, and how you... read more »
When it comes to your smile, taking care of your teeth is an investment in your oral health that pays many dividends. With tooth loss, missing teeth can affect you in multiple ways. Even losing just one tooth can cause problems. Some of that is emotional, as people often feel self-conscious and embarrassed to smile if a prominent tooth is... read more »
As humans, we are regularly developing habits throughout our lifetime, and they aren’t always good ones. Bad habits are quite common, and a lot of them are formed unintentionally. Many times we develop habits that aren’t good for us without being aware of it, but bad oral habits can cause problems, pain, and cost a lot of money to correct.... read more »
By now you may have already seen the value of daily oral hygiene when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth with strong teeth and gums. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush combined with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing in between the teeth and along the gum line at least once daily, while consistently... read more »
Most medical professionals will tell you that you need to have a first aid kit for everyday emergencies. Dental emergencies are rare, but they can happen, and when they do, you will need a dental first aid kit. A dental first aid kit will help you get an emergency under control until you can see one of our skilled dentists, Drs.... read more »
There are unfortunate times when even the most effective oral hygiene routine still can’t prevent a cavity from developing on one of your teeth. Fortunately, your routine dental checkups will catch any early signs of tooth decay to develop an effective treatment plan. With early detection our dentist might be able to treat a minor case of tooth decay by... read more »
Oral cancer is a cancer of the lips, inside of the mouth, back of the throat, tonsils or salivary glands. There are many warning signs of oral cancer. You may not be able to spot the earliest signs, which is why regular visits to our dentistss are imperative. Drs. Buhler and Buhler are trained to detect signs of oral cancer... read more »