You may be at a risk for tooth decay if your smile suffers from dental erosion or you have small holes in teeth, especially if your oral hygiene routine is not what it should be. We offer some recommendations for improving your dental hygiene routine and healthy habits so that you can stop cavities from occurring. Cavities can occur at... read more »

Did you know that chewing gum can have several benefits for your smile? Although we often think of chewing gum as a product that is meant to freshen breath only, the truth is that some products promote tooth whitening benefits. However, the true benefits associated with chewing gum is through their effective prevention of cavities. By chewing gum excessively after... read more »

Even if you are the best of brushers, there are some places your toothbrush just does not clean very well. Those places are between the ridges of your molars and premolars. Those ridges are called cusps, and their job is to help you chew your food so that you can swallow and digest it. Food particles, plaque, bacteria and acid... read more »

A dentists like Dr. Daniel Sahutske and Dr. Donna Sahutske will often provide patients with a complete or partial denture to help replicate the basic function of missing or severely compromised teeth. When the denture was constructed in a dental lab, the base was designed to closely match the natural structure of your gums. This helps the unit to fit... read more »

Everyone experiences bad breath now and then, but if it’s a constant factor in your life, you may need to see the dentist for a diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime, you can use the following home remedies for bad breath to improve the state of your smile: - Brush and floss your teeth: When you have inconsistent oral hygiene... read more »

If you have one or more missing teeth, you’re probably wondering what our dentists, husband and wife team, Dr. Daniel Sahutske and Dr. Donna Sahutske, can do for you and your smile. Having missing teeth can make eating and speaking difficult and it can even affect the self-esteem as well as the entire oral health. Fortunately, our dentist has many treatments... read more »

  It’s important to know if you have any missing teeth to have them replaced immediately. Missing teeth that go untreated can cause future oral ailments including a downturn in your oral hygiene and a weakened jaw. In addition, numerous functions depend on having a complete smile, so make sure your dental profile is filled out. One highly effective tooth... read more »

In order to ensure your smile has the best chance of oral health care success, always maintain it by cleaning it properly, eating a healthy diet, and receiving the necessary tooth restorations as they arise. Every once in awhile, teeth can be damaged, specifically due to surface damage. If your teeth suffer any surface damage including chips or cracks, it's... read more »

A dental crown is typically fashioned from durable dental materials such as gold alloy, base metals, or a special dental grade porcelain-ceramic. This is meant to rival the strength of natural tooth enamel to restore a significantly compromised tooth. Even though these materials are known for their durability, it is still possible to chip a dental crown. Potential causes might... read more »

Gum disease, also called as periodontal disease, comes in some different varieties. In its latter stages, gum disease is known as periodontitis. If your gums are severely swollen or if you can see large inflamed sacks of gums surrounding your teeth, you might have periodontitis, and you should get in touch with our office for a checkup as soon as... read more »