As you’re probably aware, there are several things you need to do to keep your pearly whites healthy. You already know that scheduling checkups with us are important and that you need to brush and floss your teeth regularly. However, would you be surprised to hear that a damaged root canal can only be treated with root canal therapy, or... read more »

Where do your tooth brushing skills rank? If you are looking to advance your tooth brushing skills, one easy method is to improve the care you give to your toothbrush. If your toothbrush is past its expiration date or has fallen into disrepair, it will not be able to do the job projected of it. In addition, if your toothbrush... read more »

When a tooth in your smile is affected by visual imperfections, like a small chip, a noticeable filling, or discolored tooth enamel, it can affect your self-esteem. Many people with a tooth like this will reach out to Drs. Openko and Dedola to explore their options for improving the cosmetic value of their smile. In some of these cases, they... read more »

You’re probably wondering just how your oral health could potentially benefit from a cosmetic dental treatment. It’s true that cosmetic dentistry usually is used to help improve the quality of a person’s smile, there are many applications that also improve oral health. If you have that have cracked, chipped, fractured, or broken, cosmetic dentistry can be used to repair and... read more »

What are the benefits of dental bonding? Dental bonding works by bonding resin or porcelain materials directly onto teeth to improve their look and function. Because of the materials used, they can blend seamlessly with your teeth to give off a natural look. In addition, they can also provide the following benefits: - If you have suffered any tooth damage... read more »

Dr. Milla Openko frequently uses fillings to repair small cavities. While the artificial materials they are cast from are meant to repair the tooth for many years, no filling can last forever. If you struggle to maintain good oral hygiene habits, the bacteria living in your mouth are even more likely to try to weaken the bond between a filling... read more »

You know that there are a few extra things you may need to do if you’re hoping to stay healthy as you age. However, did you know there are also a few extra things you’ll need to do to keep your teeth healthy as you get older? In fact, even if you’ve been caring for your teeth well for years,... read more »

Dental veneers are often used to turn average smiles into masterpieces. A few oral imperfections can affect your smile and consequently, your self-confidence. Dental veneers seek to cover up such imperfections and leave you with an attractive smile that looks and feels healthy. So how do dental veneers work? Dental veneers are individually crafted for each tooth and placed on the... read more »

Are you a senior who wishes to keep your natural teeth in tip-top shape? If so, our Gentle Dental Care dental team is happy to grant your wish! There are things you can do on a regular basis to keep your smile in top-notch condition, and those things are: -Keep up on oral hygiene: Do your best to brush your... read more »

Here at Gentle Dental Care, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »