October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

Are you familiar with common risk factors associated with bad breath and what you can do to keep your smile safe? Bad breath is a condition in which foul odors emanate out of your mouth, oftentimes the result of bacteria and debris. To help lower your risk of bad breath, eliminate substances in your mouth by keeping your mouth clean... read more »

Are you aware of the exciting tools you can use to floss your teeth? There are many ways to floss your teeth with a sea of options to choose from at the supermarket. However, do you know the difference between them? If not, then we have exciting news for you! Our dentists, Dr. Nandhini Bogavelli, encourages you to keep up... read more »

With highly effective tooth replacement treatments, our dentists can drastically improve your oral health and your smile’s appearance. If you have lost any teeth throughout your life, a dental implant, a dental bridge or dentures can be used to replace your missing teeth and restore your optimal oral health. Furthermore, tooth replacements can restore the look of your smile and... read more »

Losing a permanent tooth to dental trauma or gum disease is both scary and concerning, but our experienced team at Pristine Smiles can offer tooth replacement solutions to restore your smile after tooth loss. For example, receiving a custom dental bridge can replace one or more teeth and offer a lot of new benefits for your smile. We offer dental... read more »

One of the biggest risks to an individual’s smile consists of plaque buildup. Plaque is a thin layer of debris that rests on your teeth and slowly wears down your tooth enamel. Because they help protect the inner linings of a tooth, it can easily be damaged by acids and other substances in your mouth. To ensure that your teeth... read more »

Having a brighter smile can improve your appearance as well as boost your self-esteem and self-confidence. If you’re interested in eliminating the stains in your teeth to achieve a whiter smile, then our dentist, Dr. Nandhini Bogavelli, is more than happy to help you. There are many things you can do to achieve your smile goals, and those things are:... read more »