An effective oral hygiene routine starts with brushing your teeth each morning and night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. You also need to remember to floss between your teeth and along the gumline at least once each day. If you sometimes struggle to brush a specific area, the bacterial deposits that collect on the tooth enamel could gradually... read more »

Are you aware of endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy and how it can improve your smile? If you have ever suffered damage to a tooth and may require an endodontic treatment to save the tooth. Oftentimes with damage to your pulp, whether through infection or disease, a root canal treatment will be required to save the tooth, as... read more »

If you notice that your mouth is suffering from various underlying issues associated with oral health risks such as oral accidents and injuries, it is important to set up effective guards and defense mechanisms to soften blows that you may take. If strikes are coming to your face or if you're playing any contact sports, it's important to make sure... read more »

Do you know how to keep your dentures in tip-top shape? Did you know, dentures need proper care for them to last years? Yes, it’s true! Dentures are used to replace teeth lost to accidents or gum disease. In fact, dentures have been around for decades because they are successful for your oral health when you lose your teeth. That... read more »

Did you know your smile is one of the first things people notice about you? Yes, it’s true! If you think about it, a smile can say a lot about a person. That is why people are turning to cosmetic dentistry now more than ever before. One of the most common treatments includes teeth-whitening treatments that can brighten up your... read more »

Halitosis, also known as persistent bad breath, can be caused by poor oral hygiene or a warning sign of other problems like gum disease in your smile. If you have bad breath, then consider some treatments to overcome it, so you don’t have to be embarrassed about your halitosis anymore. To help you understand the best way to treat and... read more »

Are you aware of the risks associated with root canals? Root canal treatments are needed due to damage to a tooth that is caused by oral accidents or injuries, repeated dental procedures, deep cavities, or other forms of microscopic damage. If for any reason you have suffered damage to a tooth, the inner workings of a tooth are exposed, or... read more »

Does bad breath seem to be a constant factor in your life, to the point that it affects your self-confidence? We encourage you to take steps now to improve your smile with home remedies for bad breath, including: - Brushing and flossing your teeth: Bad breath often results from inconsistent oral hygiene that allows bacteria to build up in your... read more »

If you have broken a tooth, you need to treat the situation like a dental emergency. However, there is no need to panic. Keep a cool head and manage the situation as much as possible. The first thing you should do is call our office and schedule an appointment with our dentists, Dr. Macon Sapp and Dr. Baxter Sapp. Our dental... read more »

Stress and other conditions can cause some individuals to clench their jaw and grind their teeth while sleeping. Some people may also do so unconsciously while awake. In many of these cases, the extreme force applied to your teeth can lead to chips, dental fractures, and latent issues with the joints of your jaw, which are called temporomandibular joints. If... read more »