Informative Dental Blogs

When a patient thinks about improving their smile, many are put off because they think it will not only be painful but will take lots of time and money. Dr. Gerald Middleton knows that not all patients need severe changes to their smile, but every patient deserves to have the best smile possible. Thankfully, cosmetic procedures, […]

There is nothing worse than getting a bad report card from the dentist. Especially because it is rather easy to look after our teeth properly. Eat well, stay away from over-indulging in habits that can stain your teeth and make sure to follow a proper dental hygiene routine each day. That means brushing for at least two […]

Aside from all of the hustle and bustle from holiday shopping and celebrate, let’s be honest – the foods are really the reason for the season. We show up for all of the tasty treats this time of year has to offer. However, with great food comes a great amount of overindulgence. And this can […]

When we go to the dentist for a check-up, we are always hoping that we don’t hear those four little words – you have a cavity. And while we never want to have a dental issue happening in our mouths, cavities are perhaps the most treatable and preventable dental issue in the world. But there are also […]

Now that we are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, it is important to keep up with our busy schedules while staying on top of our daily rituals. One of these rituals is our dental hygiene routines. We may have a busier schedule, but that doesn’t mean we should neglect our smiles – even […]

Are you looking for that gleaming white Hollywood smile? If you are, you are not alone. Teeth whitening has quickly been the most requested cosmetic dental procedure around. The problem is, there are factors in our lifestyle that can cause our smiles to become dingy looking. But there is no need to fret – these days you […]

When we need a tooth replaced, there are many things that go through our heads. Is it going to hurt? Is it going to be obvious? Will it work the same as a real tooth? Will my lifestyle need to change? There are answers to each and every one of these questions and you’re going […]

When we hear the word salty, we don’t necessarily think of it as a good thing. Not only does too much salt ruin a dish, but it can cause health problems if you overindulge. Not to mention the newest slang term for a someone with a bad attitude. But there is one way that salt […]

Everyone wants a bright white smile. Unfortunately, keeping our teeth white isn’t the easiest thing to do, even with the most impeccable dental routines. So, we make an appointment for a teeth whitening procedure to help with the problem. Teeth whitening has now become the most requested procedure in cosmetic dentistry today. But why do […]

When we think about our health, we often overlook our smile, but we really need to rethink this point of view. Our mouths are the first line of defense to many of our health issues, so maintaining good dental health is imperative to our overall health. But it also can work in the opposite direction […]

Dental implant is a pretty scary sounding procedure for many patients, but it shouldn’t be – so we are here to help. Let’s settle some nerves about this dental procedure so you don’t have to fear it when the time comes. This artificial tooth root is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or […]

Does the thought of having your teeth worked on make you anxious or uncomfortable? Do the sight of needles and the sound of dental drills make you cringe? Now imagine if you could have everything done while you nap comfortably and awake to not remembering anything from the procedure. By the use of oral conscious sedation, […]