The most important thing you can do to improve your oral health is to always look for ways to improve your oral hygiene habits. For many individuals, dental floss can prove to be extremely difficult to use due to risks associated with using thread. Furthermore, joint pain and aging can make it even more difficult. As an alternative, a water... read more »

Are you aware of the risk factors associated with lost or missing teeth? If you ever have any lost teeth, it is imperative that you have them replaced as soon as possible. Leaving missing teeth unreplaced can put you at a severe oral health risk for several ailments. Not only can the area become a safe zone for further plaque... read more »

  Do you protect yourself against cavities every day by cleaning your mouth out with a daily routine such as brushing and flossing? Are you aware that there are numerous other steps you should be taking to make sure your mouth is free of dental erosion and cavities? If not, it is important to analyze oral health risks in your... read more »

You deserve a top-notch oral health as an adult. This can give you the strong and healthy teeth and gums you need to have the best smile possible. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help yourself achieve that optimum health goal, and they’re not as tough as you might think. Our dentists, Drs. Dickey and Conley, are... read more »

Your toothbrush is the foundation of your continued oral health this holiday season. Take care of it by following these simple tips! The American Dental Association suggests that you replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. With so many holiday gifting opportunities, this is a great time to replace the brushes of your whole family! This is a great time to... read more »

The more you do to protect your smile, the greater chance for oral health care success in the future. This includes using alternative cleaning tools when brushing and flossing are not available. One highly effective treatment to consider is using chewing gum after meals to keep your smile safe from the dangers that can exist from food lingering in your... read more »

When Are They Used? If you are self-conscious or ashamed of your smile, our dentist may recommend veneers. Veneers can be used to close gaps and improve the appearance of slightly crooked teeth. Veneers are also used to correct minor smile imperfections, like stained, chipped, cracked, or worn-down teeth. What Are the Advantages of Veneers? Dental veneers have many advantages... read more »

Sometimes an accidental blow to the mouth can carry enough force to sever the periodontal connective tissues that anchor a tooth into its socket in your gums. In some of these cases, the damage to the tooth or the local oral structure is so severe that a dentist like Dr. Seth Conley simply cannot save the tooth with endodontic therapy.... read more »

Not everyone is comfortable with a visit to the dentist. Some people may feel uneasy or anxious as they day of their appointment gets closer. However, some people have a full-blown fear of the dental chair. That fear can be based on a number of things. Some people don’t like having another person’s hands in their mouths, or may be... read more »

Small cavities can often be repaired by having Drs. Dickey and Conley apply a dental filling. However, there are times when a cavity is so large that there simply isn’t enough healthy tooth enamel remaining to anchor a dental filling. This is even more likely to be the case if the tooth has suffered a dental fracture or was previously... read more »