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Dental cleanings are a vital part of good oral health and hygiene. When the cleanings are performed regularly at a dental office, they offer an array of health benefits that patients might not even realize. Between visits, patients need to clean the teeth and gums at home with regular brushing and flossing. Even then, areas […]

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health! Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming more normal habits and routines. With that being said, we’re happy to announce that as of today, Broadway Family Dentistry is starting

Some patients experience no problems on a regular basis with their teeth. However, some patients may deal with sensitive teeth. When patients brush and floss their teeth, or eat some of their favorite foods, they may experience sharp, temporary discomfort in one or more of their teeth. In most situations, patients who have sensitive teeth

Last blog post I wrote about WHY I am doing orthodontics. Recap: I had allergies as a child and it led to mouth breathing and sleep symptoms. Mouth breathing took my growth/development off track and led to a challenging orthodontic case, jaw surgery, and still poorly shaped jaws and worse – a poorly impacted airway.

Many people ask me “Why?” when they see me with brackets and wires in my mouth. The question is usually followed by the statement, “I thought your teeth were pretty straight before” or the question “Why, did your previous orthodontics not work?” To answer some of these questions and clarify some of these observations, I

Last blog post I wrote about WHY I am doing orthodontics. Recap: I had allergies as a child and it led to mouth breathing and sleep symptoms. Mouth breathing took my growth/development off track and led to a challenging orthodontic case, jaw surgery, and still poorly shaped jaws and worse – a poorly impacted airway.

Many people ask me “Why?” when they see me with brackets and wires in my mouth. The question is usually followed by the statement, “I thought your teeth were pretty straight before” or the question “Why, did your previous orthodontics not work?” To answer some of these questions and clarify some of these observations, I

If you are missing a tooth, or need a tooth replaced, dental implants may be the solution you’re looking for. Dental implants are an excellent option for those wanting to complete their smile. But are you a good candidate? The right candidate Generally the best candidate for dental implants should have healthy gums and enough

Gum disease begins with plaque build up and ends (if left to itself) with tooth decay. Fortunately there are several specific steps you can implement to help prevent gum disease. What is gum disease? First, let’s address what gum disease is. Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease and can destroy tissue, then eventually

As a parent, one of the hardest things to witness is your child in pain. Unfortunately, there are some things that your child just has to experience— including falling off of a bike and experiencing teething pain. And although most teething gels aren’t popular anymore due to some of the ingredients that were put in