Flossing is an important task that helps you maintain a strong and healthy smile and oral health. Our dentist, Dr. John Hobgood, strongly recommends flossing at least once a day. This means you can’t forget to floss or ignore the need for cleaning between your teeth. There are many benefits of flossing, and our dental team will be happy to... read more »

When you’re stressed, your oral health and smile can be affected. In fact, there are many dental issues that can occur, like canker sores, gum recession, jaw pain, teeth grinding habits, and more. It’s best to do everything you can to keep your smile in tip-top shape when you’re stressed. To help you do so, our dentist, Dr. John Hobgood,... read more »

To keep your smile bright, keep your brushing simple. Brush your teeth twice daily for at least 2 minutes each time. Do not over brush or rush your brushing. It’s not a race, nor is it a chore that should be completed as fast as possible. Take your time to clean all parts of your teeth, including the tough to... read more »

As you go throughout your day, do you ever think about the bacteria in your mouth threatening to attack your smile and create tooth decay? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean the bacteria isn’t there. Your smile is constantly threatened by tooth decay each day and your job is to properly take care of your smile and prevent dental cavities... read more »

As you know, your appearance changes as you age—but did you know that the appearance of your teeth will change as well? While this change may be inevitable, there are a few things you can do to prevent these changes. Unfortunately, over time your teeth will wear down and change shape. This is simply the result of eating and chewing... read more »