Are you failuring to visit your dentist as much as you should be because of fears and concerns about any oral health care procedures you may be given? Are you afraid of having your teeth worked on by another individual? If you are suffering from these issues, you could have what is known as dental anxiety. Dental anxiety is a... read more »

If you are due for a dental cleaning but feel nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist, our team is here to put your fears at rest. We offer a breakdown of what to expect during a dental cleaning in just five simple steps: 1. Dental X-Rays: When you visit our dental office, we will greet you warmly and bring... read more »

The high-quality dental materials that make up dental crowns enable them to be extremely durable and able to support your tooth. A dental crown can become fractured in an accident and require attention from our dentist. If you have poor dental habits such as chewing on ice, biting your fingernails or using your teeth to tear open packages, or if... read more »

Receiving root canal treatment is often needed to address an infection in the dental pulp and nerves of the tooth. Many patients dread root canal treatment so much that they will avoid it all together, but this increases their risk of losing teeth. If you have been told you need a root canal, but are hesitant about the experience, Dr.... read more »

As the holiday season nears its end, exercise caution with all products you're consuming and lifestyle choices you are making. We want you to have a wonderful time and enjoy yourself, but make sure you don't overdo it and end up causing your teeth damage. In that same tone, remember to think about your dental floss treatments and ways to... read more »

  On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best, how would you rank your oral health? If your answer is anything less than 10, you need to assess every aspect of your life and how it could potentially influence your smile. The more you can do to set your life on the proper path to ensure... read more »

In most cases where tooth enamel has been affected by moderate to significant dental stains, the consumer grade whitening products in the store simply prove insufficient for whitening your smile. In order to truly whiten your teeth without harming them or your gums, you will need to have Dr. Drew Hines perform a dental bleaching treatment. This professional method of... read more »

Our dentist and dental team are committed to providing your specific dental care need to help you enjoy excellent oral health. Advances in modern dental technology have enabled us to produce high-quality dental X-rays that improve our understanding of your oral care so that we can care for your smile. The purpose of dental X-rays is to diagnose the quality... read more »

Oral trauma can come in many forms and range in severity. Some of the more common causes include sports injuries, household falls, or a bad habit of chewing on foreign objects. Any of these things could cause harm to soft oral tissues, chipped teeth, or damage to your periodontal tissues. Some minor forms of oral trauma can be treated with... read more »

Did you know that teeth contain two basic parts: the visible crown and the underlying root? The crowns of teeth support you to cut up and grind food for digestion, and the roots anchor the chompers tightly in your mouth. Every tooth in your mouth is made of several layers of oral tissue, including enamel, dentin and cementum tissues. Enamel.... read more »