“it's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine ... it's summertime!” ― Kenny Chesney... How poetic, and more importantly that Kenny Chesney recognized it is the smile that comes first.
“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” Laertius Diogenes... Here in our office time is ever present.
Walk down the dental product isle in any drugstore, pharmacy or supermarket and the choices can be overwhelming.
This unfortunately is an all too common problem and generally means that gum disease (gingivitis/periodontitis) is present.
This is perhaps one of the most complex questions we are asked on a daily basis and unfortunately there is no simple answer.
Dentists recommend regular exam and hygiene (cleaning) appointments so we can help you maintain a healthy mouth through a preventive program.
X-rays allow your doctor to see any underlying issues, between the teeth and under the gums, that are not visible with the naked eye. With-out them we cannot really diagnose the state of your oral health.
Our office has elected to no longer use silver (amalgam) fillings for our patients, following many studies and concerns related to the mercury they contain.
The team at Ocean Dental is looking forward to meeting you!
