The key to a great smile is always receiving the necessary care if you should ever suffer any damage, which can include damage incurred from oral accidents or tooth hazards that have run their course. If for any reason you have lost a tooth, make sure that it is replaced with due haste. A failure to replace a tooth can... read more »

If you want a strong and healthy smile at work, then you need to keep your teeth and gums in mind. Unfortunately, there are habits and other things that can harm your smile while you work. So, it’s important to avoid those things and do everything you can to keep your oral health in tip-top shape. To help you do... read more »

  If you are ready to take the plunge into deeper waters for enhanced oral health care, be ready to upgrade your life. A smile makeover begins by analyzing all aspects of your life and adjusting any habits, cleaning routines, and other procedures involved in your day-to-day life to improve the health of your teeth and gums. Common cheats and... read more »

What is a dental crown? A dental crown is a tooth-shaped dental restoration that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth. A dental crown is cemented permanently in place. When is a dental crown needed? A dental crown may be suggested by Dr. Omar Damji to: - Protect a tooth with a large filling - Protect a weak tooth... read more »

Even if you have already sustained cavities in the past, there's still plenty you can do to prevent cavities from forming in the future. The more you do to protect your teeth now, the less likely you are to suffer enamel erosion later. Thus, it is highly recommended to establish an effective cavity prevention checklist. Cavity prevention planning is essential... read more »

With the arrival of fall and then winter, the greater the chance that you will develop a cold, or fall victim to the flu. When that happens, you will more than likely want to stay in bed or on the couch, under a pile of blankets and your favorite book or show. The last thing you will feel like doing... read more »

Do you have an upcoming dental appointment? If so, it’s best to prepare so you can have a positive and successful experience in the dental chair. The more you prepare, the more comfortable you can feel. So, to help you, our dentist, Dr. Omar Damji, has some tips he would like to share. First, ask your loved and trusted family... read more »

You may have been living without some or all of your teeth for so long that you have learned how to eat speak, and even smile while compensating for your missing teeth. It may be that you are scheduled to have teeth removed. In either case, if you are getting dentures you should expect a period of adjustment. Even if... read more »

Brushing your teeth was one of the first skills you learned as a child. This is awesome! Unfortunately, sometimes we never actually improve our technique and learn how to properly clean “grown-up” teeth. Here’s how to take care of your smile throughout your lifetime. First, make sure you are using the right tool. A toothbrush--but not just any toothbrush. Make... read more »

There are several reasons why a tooth can be lost, and today we are going to look at three of them and how you can prevent them from occurring. Losing a tooth is not only unsightly, but it can be bad for your oral health and cause misalignment. So whenever possible, our dentist, Dr. Omar Damji, attempts to save damaged teeth. Let's... read more »