As you may already know, your dental cleaning appointments are recommended every six months, but do you know why? Well, our dentist, Dr. Nichols and Cronkrite, would be happy to tell you why. Dental cleanings are vital for your oral health and smile. This is because they can benefit you in many ways. In fact, they can: -Help you prevent... read more »

While your child is ecstatic about trick-or-treating, their smile is terrified. This is because Halloween is a night of countless amounts of sugary treats and numerous threats from enamel erosion and tooth decay. Now, it’s OK if your child trick-or-treats, but it’s important to do all you can to ensure a healthy Halloween smile so you and your child don’t... read more »

Cancer is a severe health condition that can strike at any age and any moment. In the United States, over 40,000 people will be analyzed and diagnosed with oral cancer each year. If you notice any irregularities in your oral health, get a screening as soon as possible, as the sooner cancer is detected the more likely you are to... read more »

When your gum tissue becomes infected, usually due to unsuitable care, it is referred to as periodontal disease or gum disease. If it is not treated, by its advanced stages it can ultimately lead to the loss of teeth. Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an oral health issue that results from an infection of your gums, often attributed... read more »