Cleaning between your teeth is essential to reach areas that brushing alone cannot touch. Because these areas are often known to house bacteria and plaque buildup, it is important to always use safe and effective tools that can actually clean out the areas. This can include a threaded dental flosser or another similar interdental tool. Two highly effective options that... read more »

If a tooth needs its shape, size, and strength restored, a dental crown may be needed. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped dental restoration that will cover the entire visible portion of a tooth. Drs. Albrecht, Richards, and Albrecht may suggest a dental crown in Mentor, Ohio, for: - A tooth that has had a large dental filling or multiple... read more »

If you struggle to remember to brush your teeth twice each day, or you are remiss to thoroughly floss each evening, lingering bacteria in your mouth could cause a build-up of chronic plaque acids. This acidic environment could be exacerbated by frequently consuming acidic beverages. If it persists, your tooth enamel could start to suffer some adverse effects. This could... read more »

If you wish for an additional layer of protection to keep your teeth safe from oral accidents and injuries, consider wearing a mouth guard. Mouth guards are highly effective at protecting your smile from damage that can occur. Three common types of mouth guards are customized mouth guards, boil and bite mouthguards, and stock guards. Whereas customized and boil and... read more »

Sometimes, accidents, tooth decay, or other oral emergencies cause you to lose teeth. Whatever the reason for your missing teeth, dentures are a great option for filling in your smile! There are two types of dentures, partial and complete. Complete dentures are what most people think of: they replace all of your teeth and attach via suction to the top... read more »

If you are suffering from a misalignment or bad bite and are in need of a tooth straightening treatment, consider the benefits that Invisalign® has to offer. Invisalign is a terrific orthodontic system designed to straighten teeth with a clear aligner system that is entirely customizable and highly effective at discreetly fixing teeth and comfortably building a smile you can... read more »

Dental bonding may at first seem like an intimidating procedure, but it is in fact one of the simplest methods used by dentists to fix a small flaw in your smile. Whether it’s a small stain, discoloration, decay, or some other small flaw you want fixed, speak to our staff here in Mentor, Ohio, about dental bonding to fix your... read more »

Are you aware that you can dramatically improve your oral health care just by improving how you brush your teeth? Usually, you should be brushing your teeth twice a day, every day, although brushing will not be effective if you are not doing the job correctly. To enhance your tooth brushing tactics, consider the following: - Be sure to brush... read more »

Bad breath seems to come at the worst times: in a meeting, on a date, or when you’re meeting a new person. The good news is that you can stop bad breath in its tracks with some good oral hygiene habits. Brush your teeth twice per day. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth at least twice daily.... read more »

Fillings are either bonded or cemented securely to the surrounding tooth enamel, to repair a small area of tooth decay or minor dental fracture. With the gradual passage of time and any inconsistencies in your oral hygiene habits, this once strong bond can start to weaken. Sometimes when this happens you might notice a change in texture, color, or increased... read more »