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Many dental emergencies can’t be anticipated, such as being in a sports or car accident that knocks out or breaks a tooth. But sports injuries can be prevented by always wearing a customized mouthguard created by Dr. Cluff (OTC ones are not sufficient protection), even if it is “just playing non-contact games with friends.” If […]

When we were young, we knew our dentist filled cavities when we didn’t brush and floss adequately. Beyond avoiding that pain (and maybe braces when we were teenagers), few of us knew anything about dentistry until we were adults. Healthy Gums Prevent Costly Dental Work That’s when we slowly began to realize that keeping our […]

General dental care is the practice of maintaining the overall health and hygiene of your mouth, teeth, and gums. This includes regular check-ups, cleanings, and necessary treatments such as fillings, extractions, and root canals.  Consistent general dental care is essential for keeping your oral health in top condition and can significantly lengthen the lifespan of […]

Few people grow up understanding how to brush and floss properly. Many adults do not realize that one should use a soft or electric brush for a full two minutes twice a day, stroking from the gum line to the tip on both sides. Ideally this is done after breakfast (because this provides an opportunity […]

Your dental health is important for more reasons than just aesthetics. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums can improve your overall health, as well as your self-esteem. It’s the reason health experts recommend visiting your dentist

Everyone has trouble keeping their New Year’s resolutions because they tend to be bad habits we want to break, which are challenging, or good ones we should adopt, but have never had the discipline to do so. But some resolutions we can certainly do better on, especially if we tell others what the goals are, […]

Your dental health is important for more reasons than just aesthetics. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums can improve your overall health, as well as your self-esteem. It’s the reason health experts recommend visiting your dentist

Many people with sleep apnea do not know they have this potentially serious health problem. Identifying it as early as possible and getting treatment for it can spare

If you’ve lost at least one tooth (like two-thirds of Americans 35-44), whether by accident or poor dental hygiene, you may have been told that you need to replace it.

If you’ve lost at least one tooth (like two-thirds of Americans 35-44), whether by accident or poor dental hygiene, you may have been told that you need to replace it.