In order to protect your smile from the risk of dental damage, it is essential to analyze your oral health, and any habits you’re partaking in that could potentially put your teeth and gums at risk. Numerous risk factors are present in our world as well as lifestyle choices and habits that we keep. In order to keep your... read more »

What if we told you that root canal treatment is not as bad as what you have heard? Would you believe it? The truth is that, for many people, root canal therapy is no worse than having a cavity filled, and root canals are performed quite frequently to preserve damaged teeth. Dr. Vivian Hudson and our team are pleased to... read more »

Are you about to get a decayed, damaged, or otherwise affected or troublesome tooth removed? If so, you’re about to achieve the strong and healthy smile you deserve! After your tooth removal treatment, it’s best to focus on recovery. The recovery period is quite important. So, our dentist, Dr. Vivian Hudson, encourages you to properly recover following tooth extraction by... read more »

Failing to maintain consistent oral hygiene practices can gradually increase your chances of suffering from periodontal disease. When bacterial deposits and sugar residue are left on your teeth it can cause tartar to build up near the gumline. Brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing at least once is a critical first step for removing bacterial matter and food... read more »

When you use your toothbrush, you clean your pearly whites and gums — but are you also cleaning off your tongue? While there are several choices for cleaning your tongue, one awesome option is to use a tongue cleaner. Tongue cleaners come in a few varieties: Tongue scrapers: - Tongue scrapers are apparatuses specifically designed to eliminate acids from the... read more »

You’ve probably heard that George Washington sported wooden false teeth, but that’s actually a myth! Washington had dental problems, and he did wear false teeth, but they were fashioned from lead, human pearly whites and animal parts. Nowadays, we don’t fashion false teeth from lead. Instead, dentures are created from more modern substances. The teeth in sets of dentures are... read more »

A cracked tooth is a dental issue you might not think is super serious. Unfortunately, even the smallest cracks can be the most serious. This is because if you apply pressure, a small crack can get larger and larger, compromising the entire tooth. This problem oftentimes occurs when you apply unnatural pressure to the tooth, like when you use your... read more »

Oral thrush is a problem that is nothing to be worried about. It’s an oral fungal infection that is caused by a yeast infection, more properly known as Candida albicans fungus. It typically develops during feeding time, and it loves to take up residence in the mouths of infants. Fortunately, it’s preventable and treatable. To help your child prevent oral... read more »

Children love sugar. Who are we kidding? We all love sugar. Unfortunately, sugar promotes cavity growth. So, it’s important to limit sugar consumption as much as possible. To help you limit sugar intake for your child, our dentist, Dr. Vivian Hudson, has some tips and information for you. First, you should provide more foods that have less sugar. All you... read more »

Do you need to replace a missing tooth with dental implants? Although dental implants are reproductions, they can usually last much longer than standard teeth and in many situations, will last a lifetime of heavy use. Create an improved oral health identity with dental implants. If your oral health care requires dental implants, remember the following: - Dental implants are... read more »