Think back on the days that you believed in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Do you remember the excitement the prospect of losing a baby tooth brought? Knowing that the Tooth Fairy was going to come to take the tooth and leave money, whether it was a dime, quarter, or dollar, is a highlight of childhood. Bringing the magic... read more »

As you go about your average day, the acidic foods and beverages you consume can affect the mineral content of your tooth enamel. This process of demineralization is even more likely to occur if you have inconsistent oral hygiene habits. If it's not counteracted in some way, this can weaken your teeth, making them prone to cavities and tooth sensitivity.... read more »

With the new year upon us, many of us are striving to put our best foot forward for positive change for new beginnings and new habits. While making healthier resolutions, don’t forget your smile. Not only is a healthy smile an asset for your self-confidence, but it's good for your general health as well. We concur with the ADA’s (American Dental... read more »

Sometimes when you’re eating a snack or a meal, a tough piece of food can get stuck between two of your teeth. When this happens, it’s usually not a serious cause for concern. However, there are rare instances when something can get uncomfortably stuck in your gums. It could potentially cause a gum injury. This is even more likely to... read more »

The molars and premolars in the back of your mouth are regularly called for to help chew and grind food. To aid in this endeavor, many people have deep pits and fissures on the occlusal, or biting surfaces, of the teeth. Sometimes, these deeply textured areas can also serve as a dangerous trap for residual food particles and plaque. If... read more »

Does your smile need a pick-me-up? Is it suffering from numerous cracks, chips, or stains so deep in the enamel that you can’t erase them via whitening? If so, then it’s time you come in to pay our team here at Open Door Family Dentistry a visit. Dental crowns can do a lot for your self-confidence by fixing visual issues... read more »

Tooth decay is always a serious matter. The complications to your oral health continue to escalate the longer you go without having it treated. In an extreme case, the decay can compromise the tooth so badly that your dentist’s only effective treatment option is to extract the tooth. When your gums are healed, Dr. Ryan Bailey might recommend having a... read more »

A smile that has been stained by dark foods and beverages, tobacco, or the general passage of time can leave you feeling self-conscious. Many people in a situation like this will contact Dr. Ryan Bailey to understand their options for regaining or maintaining a white smile. Brushing your teeth with a whitening toothpaste is a popular and convenient way to... read more »

Flossing is an important part of keeping your teeth in excellent health. Brushing alone is not enough to fight off cavities and prevent tooth decay. The bristles on your toothbrush cannot reach between your teeth. That is why flossing is there to keep plaque from forming between your teeth and help you in the fight against gum disease. Many people... read more »

Have you ever bitten into one of your favorite foods and heard a crack? As you probably know, this can be an extremely unpleasant experience. Often people feel that they can wait to have this problem addressed, but we recommend looking for treatment immediately. A cracked tooth could be caused by a cavity. If this is the case, you’ll probably have... read more »