When patients are in the process of receiving new dentures, they often have concerns and questions about what to expect with dentures in terms of comfort and their ability to eat. Our dentist and team invite you to visit Willow Creek Family Dentistry to address any questions you have about your dentures and their influence on your life. We invite... read more »

  If you wish to enhance your oral health care, it's a good idea to inspect your toothbrush care and the parts you are using along with the techniques that you employ. Even simple changes to your toothbrushing techniques can drastically enhance your oral health. Always make sure you are adequately cleaning all sides of a tooth so that you... read more »

  The importance of mouth guards cannot be understated. Even if you spend an entire lifetime of keeping your mouth clean and brushing and flossing every single day, a single blow to your face can destroy all your hard work. This is because our teeth are quite fragile when it comes to physical trauma, so you often will require additional... read more »

The loss of multiple teeth in any area of your smile can create feelings of self-consciousness and impair the functions of your mouth. If a traditional dental bridge or denture can’t sufficiently restore your smile’s strength or provide the desired appearance, our dentist may recommend an implant-supported dental bridge to replace multiple lost teeth. Before beginning the process of placing... read more »

Keeping your teeth is an obvious goal, to ensure chewing capabilities and the esthetics of your smile. Dentists will remove a tooth, only if it becomes a last resort, and will typically recommend a dental crown. A crown can save a severely decayed or damaged tooth, allowing you to preserve it for years longer. Our dentist, Dr. Eric Dunn, will... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Eric Dunn, wants you to have a top-notch smile, which is why he strongly encourages you to care for your teeth and gums regularly. Unfortunately, there are many things that threaten the smile each day. If you don’t avoid or fight those things, your teeth and gums can suffer the consequences. The things to avoid include: -Having... read more »

If you look in the mirror and see a healthy, white smile, congratulations! In order to keep it that way, you will need to make sure that your smile is plaque free. You may not realize it, but your teeth are covered in plaque. Not matter how straight, white, and healthy your teeth may be, plaque is constantly forming on... read more »

It is important to make sure that your mouth is well cared for and cleaned at all times. The risks for numerous oral ailments are often due to poor oral hygiene and the lack of cleanliness within your mouth. One such risk is gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, results from an infection within your gum tissue.... read more »

In the 1930’s a fascinating discovery was made. People in areas where fluoride was found in the water supply had fewer cavities than those who lived elsewhere. Researchers soon discovered that fluoride, which is a naturally occurring mineral had the ability to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. Since that time, many local governments have added fluoride to their water... read more »

General dentistry is about preventing dental health decay, preserving strong teeth and treating unhealthy teeth and gums, but there’s more to dentistry than just that. Of the many subfields of dentistry, cosmetic dentistry is perhaps the most popular. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on increasing the appearance of teeth and can also include a few restorative treatments. Cosmetic dentistry is increasing in... read more »