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 »

If you have any complications or issues associated with your oral health, it is important to have them treated or monitored as best as possible. In the case of diabetes, you will need to provide additional oral health care treatments and techniques to ensure your smile can continue to thrive even in the face of the condition. Diabetes is a... read more »

Some cases of tooth decay and dental trauma are so severe that it compromises the root or the socket structure of the tooth. A tooth cannot be viably treated by endodontic therapy may need to be fully extracted and the gums sutured. With time and thoughtful aftercare, the affected tissues in the area will heal. At that point you should... read more »

Did you know that one of the biggest risks to your smile occurs due to dental erosion? Dental erosion, also known as enamel erosion, is a condition in which the outer covering of your teeth is slowly worn down. Due to the presence of harmful acids, your tooth enamel can be eaten away over time. Dental erosion can occur, which... read more »

Mouthwash is an effective way to relieve bad breath, but how? Our team at Columbia Dental Excellence offers further insight on mouthwash and its properties. Many of the ingredients found in mouthwash are designed to improve foul breath, and we provide a list of these below: Antibacterial Elements Bad breath occurs when bacteria builds in the mouth, which is very... read more »