Brushing your teeth is fundamental to make sure that your smile will evade tooth decay and cavities. It’s also important to make sure you are using the right kind of tools. Here are some tips to follow to ensure your toothbrush is pristine so it can do the best job for you: - An ideal toothbrush for your mouth is... read more »

Dentures are a cost-effective way to replace some or all of the teeth in your smile. You may think that because your dentures are not your natural teeth, your days of brushing are over. The truth is however that food debris can build up on your dentures, particularly between your dentures and gums and your upper palate. Dentures can also... read more »

Most offices, schools, churches, have a first aid kit on hand. And even if someone doesn’t have official first aid training, they understand the basics of cleaning a cut or scrape and applying a bandage. But what about your teeth? When talking about first aid, most people do not even consider dental emergencies. But dental emergencies happen, and if you... read more »

When you look at your newborn, you may be surprised to learn that all of her baby teeth are present. You can’t see them, but they are in her jaws, waiting for their time to erupt. For that reason, you should begin a dental hygiene regimen with her, to set the stage for a lifetime of good oral health. You... read more »

Do you know anything about abscesses? Do you think you might have an abscess? Here are some FAQs and answers about your teeth: What is an abscess? Oral conditions like tooth decay, periodontal disease or cracked teeth can cause bacteria entering the innermost part of the tooth. Here is where the pulp resides, which is responsible for keeping the tooth... read more »

Good mouth health is a two-part formula. The first involves how you clean your teeth. The second is what you put into your mouth. Foods with calcium, fluoride, phosphorus, and protein will help strengthen your tooth enamel. Here are some tooth-friendly foods to incorporate into your diet: Almonds: Almonds are a delicious way to get some extra calcium into your... read more »

The desire for a better smile is always present in our daily wish list. Even if our teeth are not damaged, most individuals still desire a bright, whiter, and bigger smile. With all the forms of tooth restoration treatments available at Amber Leaf Family Dental, upgrade and improving your smile is simply a matter of selection. If you do have... read more »

Minor changes in the alignment and position of your teeth can happen as you age. This is even more likely to occur if you lost a tooth or suffered a significant oral trauma that affected the structure of your mouth. If these deviations in your dentition are not addressed in a reasonable amount of time it can cause the biting... read more »

Did you know that dental bridges are designed to enhance your smile if it is suffering from lost or missing teeth? With dental bridges, you can replace your missing teeth with a durable tooth replacement treatment that is proven to last for many years, and in some situations, a full lifetime’s worth of use. Dental bridges are permanent tooth replacement... read more »

Once you have received a whitening treatment at Amber Leaf Family Dental, you are going to want that bright smile to last as long as possible. In addition to our in-office treatment, we can give you a whitening kit to take home. But there are things that you can do along with whitening treatments to keep your smile shining. First,... read more »