Dental fractures can occur from a wide range of sources. This could be something as mundane as grinding your teeth while you sleep, chewing on foreign objects, crunching on ice, or a sports injury. Even if the damaged tooth doesn’t cause you immediate discomfort, you should still have it examined and treated by Dr. Lupy Gonzalez. The compromised tooth enamel... read more »

Are you ready to improve the aesthetics of your smile with a cosmetic dentistry enhancement? Fortunately, there are plenty of fixes and methods that can serve you well and give your smile the shine it deserves. No matter if you are looking to correct severely damaged teeth or replace teeth entirely, there is a cosmetic dentistry treatment for you. Cosmetic... read more »

Flossing is a vital task if you want to maintain a top-notch and healthy smile. But why? Well, Dr. Lupy Gonzalez and our dental team will be more than happy to tell you why. Flossing can benefit your smile in many ways, and we are more than happy to tell you all about them. First, flossing can remove plaque from... read more »

If your smile is missing a full set of pearly whites, it is in your best interest to have them replaced as soon as possible. Set up your smile for summer success with tooth replacement treatments. If you have suffered tooth loss, you can fill out your smile with one these helpful procedures: - A dental implant is a highly... read more »

Tooth loss can pose several different complications for your mouth. Beyond the decreased ability to chew food and speak clearly, the missing tooth could gradually cause orthodontic complications. In time, minor changes in structure and alignment can cause chips and enamel attrition on the related teeth in your dentition. One effective option for restoring the tooth's presence in your mouth... read more »

Your smile is of great importance to Dr. Anne Nicholas and her team of specialists. We want you to have the most beautiful and functional smile that will help you smile, laugh, talk, and eat with confidence. This is why we strongly encourage you to replace your missing teeth. If you replace those teeth, you’ll be benefitted in a myriad... read more »

Do you ever ask yourself what you may be able to do to get rid of a toothache? Do you know what actually causes a toothache? Unfortunately, even though toothaches are annoying and fairly common, they could also indicate that you’re coping with a more serious problem. For example, did you know that a tooth infection could be causing your... read more »

If you have suffered an oral accident or tooth extraction, you are aware of the negative effects it can have on your entire life. Not only may missing teeth make it harder to eat or speak, but they can disrupt social settings and cause depression and low self-esteem. Fortunately, with modern technology, there are tooth replacement options that look and... read more »

Cavities are caused by the destruction of your tooth enamel to such an extent as to form a small hole in your tooth. Tooth enamel is most easily damaged by products such as sugar. When you eat simple sugars, the bacteria in your mouth breaks down the ingredient into acids that can eat through tooth enamel. Are you taking care... read more »

When your new dental bridge was installed at Clearpoint Dentistry, it was made from materials that will prove invulnerable to the effects of tooth decay. However, complications from chronic periodontal disease can still pose a threat to the long-term integrity of the dental work. Advanced periodontal disease, which is known as periodontitis, can cause your gums to recede from the... read more »