Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, comes in a few different forms. In its latter stages, gum disease is known as periodontitis. If your gums are severely swollen or if you can see vast inflamed pouches of gums surrounding your teeth, you may have periodontitis, and you should reach out to our office for an appointment as soon as... read more »

  Tooth hazards can arise any point in time and can severely change the way your teeth and gums operate. Because of the risks that occur on a day-to-day basis including the habits you use for your diet including your dietary choices, it is important to assess all risks in your life and what you can do to protect your... read more »

The American Dental Association provides a series of guidelines, recommendations, and informational tools to help consumers maintain strong teeth and a healthy mouth throughout their lives. This includes recommending that your brush your teeth each morning, and night, while also making sure to floss at least once each day, as part of an effective and consistent daily oral hygiene routine.... read more »

Do you want a healthy and beautiful smile this Thanksgiving? If so, then our dentist, Dr. Samy Samaan, has some tips for you! It’s quite convenient to have a top-notch smile for the holidays because you don’t need to worry about tooth pain and dental issues and you also have the stunning smile that gives you the confidence you need... read more »

Without professional treatment and remediation by a dentist like Dr. Samy Samaan the periodontal inflammation of gingivitis can worsen into the chronic gum infection of periodontitis. This serious oral health condition can gradually cause your gums to recede from your teeth. As their relationship starts to separate at the gumline, small pockets of infection form in your gums near the... read more »

A complete or partial denture is often used to replace multiple missing teeth. Many people who use removable dental appliances like these also appreciate denture adhesive for its ability to help lock dentures in place while also blocking out stray food particles. When you remove your denture at night, you should give it a through rinse under running water. Once... read more »

Mouthwash, which is an oral hygiene tool, can help you and your smile in many ways. It completes your oral hygiene routine by further cleaning your teeth and gums and it also improves your bad breath for many hours. Before you use mouthwash in your oral hygiene routine, our dentist, Dr. Samy Samaan, encourages you to know a few facts... read more »

Your natural saliva production plays a wide range of roles in the basic function of your mouth. This includes keeping your mouth moist for clear speech and daily comfort. It also helps lubricate your food while you eat for ease of swallowing. Once you’re done eating your mouth will continue to produce a small amount of saliva to help loosen... read more »

You want to take care of your teeth, but it doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are some basics to remember as you re-evaluate your oral health care habits. First, be sure you are cleaning your teeth twice a day. Brush using a soft-bristled toothbrush; hard bristles can damage your tooth enamel and irritates your gums. Place your brush at... read more »

Do you have a tooth that is past the repair of filling, crown, or any other treatment? A tooth extraction may be recommended by your dentist to fix your alignment. Dr. Samy Samaan and our professional staff want to help you with our updated technology while providing the best care for you and your smile. An X-ray will first be... read more »