Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA There are all types of smiles: angelic smiles, crooked smiles, and Mona Lisa’s smile. You can smile with just your closed lips or with your teeth. While the closed mouth smile is the most mysterious; the full teeth smile is the most expansive and enthusiastic. Just as Shakespeare said that eyes are the windows to …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA By the end of the day do your teeth ever feel fuzzy? While that “fuzzy” feeling is not really fuzz, after all, it is actually plaque. Plaque is a sticky biofilm, containing millions of bacteria, that attaches to our teeth, and is caused by the foods and drinks that we consume. Before you get grossed …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA Let us begin this blog by saying, no, wisdom teeth removal is not always necessary, although it is in many cases. There are cases in which third molars known as wisdom teeth, do not have to be removed. However, it is far more common that wisdom teeth are removed because a large majority of patients …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA Laser Dentistry of Erie – Does a trip to the dentist have you tripping out? Enjoy a stress-free dental visit with these tips It is not uncommon for people to experience anxiety, stress or fear at the thought of going to the dentist. However, for some, these emotional upsets get in the way of them …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA Within about 6 months, enough bacteria and plaque accumulate in our mouths that warrant a professional dental cleaning. You know the kind of dental appointment we are referring to, when the hygienist scrapes around your gum line, flosses, and polishes your pearly whites. But, what is the hygienist actually removing during this process? Let’s just …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA Our mouths play an essential part of our everyday life, from eating, breathing, and talking; it is always at work, even when our bodies are at rest. We probably take our mouths for granted, but here are some fun dental facts you probably didn’t know! Saliva helps us to taste foods and beverages. Without it, …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to your oral health, prevention is key. Part of these efforts should include daily brushing and flossing, as well as visiting your dentist for checkups and cleanings. The reason behind routine dental visits is to detect oral health …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA By the end of the day do your teeth ever feel fuzzy? While that “fuzzy” feeling is not really fuzz, after all, it is actually plaque. Plaque is a sticky biofilm, containing millions of bacteria, that attaches to our teeth. Before you get grossed out, rest assured in knowing that everyone has biofilm, it is …

Erie, Harborcreek and Millcreek, PA One of the most common complaints we hear at our office is regarding tooth sensitivity. It is caused by gum recession, which exposes the roots of a tooth. Since the roots are not protected by enamel, like the “whitish” areas of our teeth are, stimuli can directly reach the nerve of a tooth, which is …