A filling can typically be used to repair a cavity on a tooth. While this is intended to repair the tooth for a significant stretch of time, no filling is impervious. Any inconsistencies in your daily oral hygiene routine, or a lack of regular attendance to your routine dental exam, increase the chances of the bacteria in your mouth exploiting... read more »

Cosmetic dentistry offers patients many benefits beyond that of simple aesthetics. There are many repairs and restorative treatments designed to replace decayed teeth or prevent further decay from happening while bringing back the use of the teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can be used to repair teeth that have cracks, breaks, chips, or fractures. In addition, treatments can allow you to customize... read more »

Treat your TMJs right. Your smile depends on them! Your TMJs, also called your temporomandibular joints, are joints in your jaw that play a pivotal role in your mouth’s ability to open and close. Some signs that they may be damaged include irregular popping noises from your jaw, the inability to have full movement when opening and closing your mouth,... read more »

Tooth decay is a serious dental issue that can severely compromise a tooth. Without timely, professional treatment, a significant amount of the tooth can be lost. In time, this could even allow bacteria access to the root and socket of the tooth. If the decay is severe or a dangerous abscess forms in the gums, Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas ,... read more »

You know that brushing and flossing your teeth is very important if you’d like to keep your mouth healthy. If you fail to keep up on a consistent oral hygiene regimen, plaque will build up and damage your teeth. Still, do you know what it actually is or what it can do to your teeth? You see, plaque is a... read more »

Do you know the benefits of dental implants? A dental implant is a tooth replacement treatment offered by our team at Family Dentistry that provides permanent replacements for your missing or lost teeth. With dental implants, you can restore your smile and fill out your jawline as it is intended. Dental implants are amazing alternatives to replace missing teeth. The... read more »

Cavities form on a tooth when poor oral hygiene habits allow bacteria to exploit the tooth enamel. With early detection, a cavity can often be treated and repaired with a basic dental filling. If you procrastinate treatment at Family Dentistry, the tooth decay will inevitably spread to compromise more and more tooth enamel. There is an unfortunate point when so... read more »

If you could look at the surfaces of your teeth through a powerful microscope, you would see that your tooth enamel has microscopic pores and textures. When you consume dark foods and beverages, tiny dark particles can become trapped on the surfaces of your teeth. If they are not removed in a timely manner, these minor stains can start to... read more »

Our dentists at Family Dentistry want to make your smile reach its full potential with the help of dental veneers. Dental veneers are custom-crafted durable shells that are bonded to the fronts of each individual tooth to give you a long-lasting smile visibly free of imperfections or discoloration. No matter how large or small an issue may be, dental veneers... read more »

Did you know there are many benefits when it comes to choosing dental veneers? Well, it’s true! Dental veneers offer a wide variety of benefits, which is why it has become so popular among cosmetic dentistry. Thanks to the magic of dental veneers, you can now have the flawless smile you always dreamed of. Our team here at Family Dentistry... read more »