Having positive oral health is achievable through basic steps and little things you can do each day. Without proper care, your teeth and gums can suffer severe damage that could lead to tooth loss and even bone loss. That is why having positive oral health is essential when it comes to your everyday life. Our dentist with John F. Lann,... read more »

To ensure you receive the oral health care you need, it is important to always exercise caution with the products you are using. In some cases, traditional tools such as toothbrushes and threaded floss may not work as intended. As an alternative, consider using interdental cleaning tools, such as water flossers, to replace your dental floss. If you have previous... read more »

Your back teeth, which are your premolars and molars are equipped with grooves and ridges that help you to chew your food and prepare it for digestion. However these same grooves and ridges provide hiding places for the plaque and bacteria that can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Your dentist can apply a thin coating of plastic to those... read more »

Halitosis often appears in many individuals, but its causes and symptoms are not always the same with everyone. Even though halitosis, also known as gum disease, may simply be the result of smelly foods, if it repeatedly occurs, it may be the sign of something more serious, including underlying conditions outside of the mouth entirely. For more information about bad... read more »

Dr. John F. Lann at Stonegate Dentistry wants to make sure that you make an appointment to come see him at least twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. But what about those six months between visits? Obviously, you can’t come in for a cleaning every day, but brushing and flossing are the next best things. You should brush... read more »

Ever since lasers were first introduced into dentistry back in the 1990s, they have been riding a wave of positive reviews since then. With many procedures that used to be done by hand, lasers could now accomplish them with much more precision, leading to a multitude of benefits for your oral health care. Listed below are some of the uses... read more »

Dental anxiety is a serious condition that could prevent you from getting the oral health care you need. If you neglect your oral health care, you can be setting yourself up for painful and costly conditions in the future. That is why visiting your dentist is important. However, if you suffer from dental anxiety, it could make your trips to... read more »

Are dental crowns healthy for your smile? This question is often raised about any artificial material that is placed in our mouths. With dental crowns, a material is used to completely cover your teeth, one tooth per crown. However, questions arise as to whether they are safe enough to use for the rest of our lives. Studies have shown that... read more »

Are you currently suffering from dental erosion? Are you aware of what the main risks of it are? Dental erosion is the process by which your tooth enamel has begun to wear down. Tooth enamel is the thin protective layer on our teeth that exists to protect the inner workings of a tooth, including the dentin and pulp. If the... read more »

Have you ever been told that you should visit a dentist once every six months? Do you ever struggle to make these appointments because of time constraints or because they’re inconvenient? While we understand that your time is valuable, please know that these appointments are actually vital to the health of your teeth. An important part of these appointments is... read more »