Chewing gum is a fun activity that keeps your teeth busy, right? Right. But, it can also damage your teeth if you’re not careful. That’s right. Chewing gum that is loaded with sugar can cause many dental issues. This is why it’s important to think about your smile while you’re purchasing gum. It’s best to choose a type of gum... read more »

You know that there are ways to recognize that something is wrong in your body. For example, if you have pain in your wrist, you could have carpal tunnel. If your ankle is swollen, it could be sprained. Similarly, your tongue could actually change colors if you’re dealing with an issue. Did you know that your tongue can turn white?... read more »

The natural bacteria living in your mouth are empowered by poor oral hygiene. Without consistent brushing and flossing, this can allow a cavity to form on one or more of your teeth. Procrastinating treatment allows the cavity to spread. In time, the tooth could be so badly compromised that the only viable treatment option is to have Dr. Debora Bolton... read more »

Have you given your toothbrush the care and attention it needs? A toothbrush is required to clean our teeth twice daily, so it’s important to keep it in excellent condition to ensure it remains committed and capable to its daily tasks. If you begin to slack on your toothbrush care, it will not be able to serve you as well... read more »

Dr. Debora Bolton is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association. Our patients truly appreciate the patient-first promise that she and other ADA dentists made as part of the association’s code of ethics. When a dentist joins the ADA, he or she makes five pledges in the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Personal Conduct. You... read more »

Did you know you can stop cavities in their tracks with composite fillings? Well, it’s true! Composite fillings have so much to offer when it comes to restoring cavities. Rather than dealing with the unnatural colors of dental amalgams, composite fillings can blend with your natural colors. That is why our team has this list of facts about composite fillings,... read more »

Are you interested in keeping your pearly whites healthy and strong? If you are, you probably know that you’ll need to brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, and visit a dentist once every six months. However, are you ever hesitant to visit the dentist because of dental anxiety? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, would you be... read more »

If you’ve had multiple teeth lost to severe tooth decay or chronic gum disease, it can compromise your ability to chew food. This could also extend to issues with the appearance of your smile or it can place other limitations on your quality of life. To remedy a problem like this, your dentist, Dr. Debora Bolton, might recommend having the... read more »

As your child grows, he or she learns how to take care of themselves. One of the skills they need to gain during this time is how to brush his or her teeth. Helping your child get into the habit of brushing at least twice a day for two minutes can be difficult. However, if you are creative, you can... read more »

Your teeth get the strength they need to bite and chew hard foods from the mineral density of your tooth enamel. Throughout the course of an average day, the natural bacteria in your mouth and the acidic foods you consume can degrade the mineral density of tooth enamel. In time, this can allow microscopic pores to form. Once this happens,... read more »