Do you want to avoid passing your dental anxiety on to your child? If so, there are things you can do to achieve that goal! In order to help your child feel calm and comfortable in the dental chair, our Awesome Smiles Dental Center team recommends that you do the following things: -When you come into Awesome Smiles Dental Center... read more »

Have you noticed that your teeth are looking longer? Are your gums red or swollen? If you notice these or similar issues, you could be dealing with a serious condition known as gum recession. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to avoid and address this problem. However, please note that individuals with gum recession may not have... read more »

Dentures are great dental appliances that can give you the smile you’ve always wanted, but did you know that there are two different types of dentures? Well, it’s true! There are two different types of dentures that have many differences, and those differences are: Complete dentures Complete dentures are meant to replace every tooth in your smile. Oftentimes, your few... read more »

How do you know if your baby is actually teething? What signs should you watch for? If your baby is teething, what can you do for your little one? How can you, as their parent and guardian, help them with this painful process? Here are a few ideas on how to you can recognize and help a teething child. A... read more »

For a strong and successful oral health, you need to attend your dental cleaning appointments twice a year. So, if you have a dental cleaning coming up, our Awesome Smiles Dental Center team is happy to help you prepare! The process involved in your dental cleaning includes: 1. A warm welcome: As you walk through our office doors, our friendly... read more »

Oral cancer is a scary, serious, and dangerous disease that can take over your smile, affect your entire health, and result in death. Our Awesome Smiles Dental Center dental team is here to help you prevent and identify this disease by offering oral cancer screenings at our office. There are many benefits to the screenings, including: · They are easy:... read more »

As you check off your baby lists, don’t forget to check off your oral health list! It is very important to do everything you can to help your smile during your pregnancy, and I recommend doing the following things so you can maintain strong and successful teeth and gums: Keep up on oral hygiene Oral hygiene is extremely important during... read more »

Dental implants are strong and successful restorations that improve the health and appearance of your smile. However, they have the potential to become damaged and worn if you do not take proper care of them. So, it’s very important that you do everything you can to care for your dental implant as much as possible, and you can do so... read more »

Dental plaque is the sticky, tooth-colored film that clings to the surfaces of your teeth and makes them feel a bit fuzzy. You can generally see the plaque if you scrape the surfaces of your teeth with your fingernail. The slimy, white stuff on your finger is called plaque, and it is a dangerous substance that can destroy your smile.... read more »

Does the idea of visiting a dentist’s office make you feel nervous or uneasy? Don’t worry. We understand perfectly. My staff and I all get to be dental patients, too, from time to time! To help you feel more comfortable when you visit our office, we are happy to offer sedation dentistry. This may be right for you, if you... read more »