by admin | May 23, 2019 | News 2019
Many of us never give our dental health a second thought. We brush and (hopefully!) floss, but rarely stop to think about the ways in which dental health affects our well-being. Yet, if our gums are infected or our jaw is not working properly, it can limit the food we...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | News 2019
Many people think brushing their teeth regularly is enough to prevent cavities and gum disease…it isn’t. If you are just brushing, you are not cleaning a portion of your teeth. Brushing does only half the job! Flossing is a very important part of dental...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | News 2019
Grinding, gnashing or clenching of teeth or jaws, also known as Bruxism, can be an important indicator of problems in our overall well-being. Bruxism occurs for several reasons, but is most often attributed to the amount of daytime stress we experience. Left untreated...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | News 2019
PLAQUE forms on our teeth continually. When the BACTERIA in the plaque comes in contact with sugar or starches from our food, it forms ACID. The acid begins to dissolve the tooth ENAMEL. This creates holes called…CAVITIES! If you want more information on how to...
by admin | May 16, 2019 | News 2019
If the tooth is not replaced, or held open by a space maintainer, it can create future problems. Front teeth are important, for both speech development and appearance. Back teeth are important as placeholders in the jaw for upcoming permanent teeth. Let us know if you...
by admin | May 16, 2019 | News 2019
I have been a patient at Hume Street Dental Care since the early 1980s. I was very satisfied with the practice under Dr. Anderson’s care and remain very satisfied under Dr. Shafiei’s. He has assembled a new team of professionals with whom I feel...
