Your gums are an amazing biological mechanism designed to protect your teeth and prevent oral diseases. They’re made of a soft kind of skin that forms a tight seal to cover the bones of your mouth and teeth to keep everything in place. Without the correct gum care,...
Happy holidays from your friendly family dentist at Brecksville, who’ll know if you’ve been naughty or nice during your next regular checkup, which we hope is right around the corner! Of course, we’re well aware that no holiday would be complete without a tempting...
Nobody wants dental decay, yet so many of us have it. Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the enamel of your teeth that turn into tiny openings or holes. Cavities (also called caries) have numerous causes, including bacteria in your mouth, inadequate dental...
Are you a parent who must frequently remind your kids to brush their teeth at least twice a day? Or perhaps you aren’t as fastidious as you should be. Whichever the case, eschew brushing your teeth and at least one daily flossing leads to unpleasant results. We at the...
At Fairview Park, we’ve proudly served families from throughout the area by providing friendly, attentive care that always puts the needs of our patients first. We want our patients to be partners in our mission to achieve optimal oral health, so we encourage them to...
Cold Sore Symptoms and Treatments Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are not fun. However, it is estimated that between 50 and 80 percent of the population will have, or have had a fever blister at some point in their life. That means there’s a good...