Have you been waiting for the right time to get teeth whitening treatment? There’s no better time than the New Year! In 2019, you are setting all kinds of new goals, and one goal you can shoot for is a whiter and brighter smile. Teeth whitening lightens teeth, helping remove discoloration and stains that have taken place over time. The... read more »

Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

Dental cleanings are vital for a top-notch oral health and smile, which is why our dentist, Dr. Dickson Ufomata, strongly encourages you to keep up on your dental checkups every six months. However, if you don’t understand why dental cleanings are important, you’ll most likely place the appointments on the bottom of your priority list. So, our dentist would like... read more »

Do you know all there is to know about tooth sensitivity? Well, it’s time to find out. The more you know about tooth sensitivity, the better chance you have of preventing and treating it. Because tooth sensitivity can be quite inconvenient and a sign of a major dental issue, prevention and treatment are very important. So, our dentist, Dr. Dickson... read more »

Root canal therapy is the removal of a tooth’s pulp from the inside of the tooth. The space is then cleaned and sealed. In many cases, root canal therapy can save a tooth from extraction. When a tooth is infected, root canal therapy in Lexington, Kentucky, may be recommended. Damage to a tooth’s dental pulp can occur because of an... read more »