After you eat a meal or a snack your mouth continues to keep producing saliva to help loosen food particles. Individuals dealing with chronic dry mouth issues are thus at increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease resulting from leftover food particles in the mouth. If the cause of chronic dry mouth cannot be immediately treated, or it is... read more »

If you want a strong and healthy smile for a lifetime, then our dentist, Dr. Letitia M. Williams, has some tips for you. Now, this might seem like a lot of work, but it’s easier than you think. All you need to do is get in the habit of caring for your smile and it can start to come naturally... read more »

You probably only use your toothbrush twice a day. The rest of the day, it probably doesn’t even cross your mind. And why should it? It has one job to do, and as long as that job gets done, no harm no foul, right? The truth is that even though your toothbrush doesn’t need a tune-up or a software update,... read more »

A toothache refers to pain that arises when nerves within your pulp, which is located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This can be caused by an oral accident or injury, bad oral hygiene, tooth loss including extractions, or an infection. In some instances, the pain may be felt in the mouth, face, ear, and jaw Toothaches usually... read more »

With the winter rush beginning to form around us, you should jump on board with a brighter smile today. What better way to greet the holiday season than with a whiter smile. Teeth whitening treatments are fast and effective ways to brighten your smile in as little as one use. Below are a few of the various ways to enjoy... read more »

Keeping your smile healthy and strong is easier than you might realize. There are things you can do on a regular basis to keep your teeth, gums, and oral health in tip-top shape, and those things are: -Keep up on oral hygiene: It’s very important that you deeply clean your smile each day by brushing, flossing, and rinsing. It’s best... read more »

Flossing is a vital oral hygiene technique that needs to be performed at least once a day, especially on your child’s smile if you want them to have the best oral health possible. However, Dr. Letitia M. Williams and our dental team understands that that might be a difficult task to accomplish if you don’t quite understand how to floss your... read more »