My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

Should I fix my chipped tooth?

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more

I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more

Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more

Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more

Adults Can Get Cavities, Too

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read more

What type of toothpaste is right for you?

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of Read more

The Importance of Baby Teeth

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Raymond Clark DDS, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their Read more

What causes tooth loss?

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time Read more

When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more

What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a Read more

Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more

Tell us about your summer!

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.