by Cameron Shearin | Jul 22, 2013
Do you feel like it’s a struggle sometimes to get your children to brush their teeth? Even when you explain to them why they need to brush twice a day to have healthy teeth, do they still put up resistance? As a parent, tooth-brushing time can be really frustrating....
by Cameron Shearin | Jul 10, 2013
Dental sealants provide a barrier on these teeth to seal out bacteria that can cause cavities. A dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating that’s applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (the premolars and molars) to help protect them against decay. Sealants...
by Cameron Shearin | Jun 20, 2013
Today, dentists and patients have several choices when it comes to the materials that are used to restore teeth that have fractured or decayed. If you’re looking for a more natural-looking filling, then a composite resin filling may be a good choice for you. Composite...
by Cameron Shearin | Jun 12, 2013
At Danville Family Dentistry, we think it’s important to know exactly what’s going on inside of your mouth. Plus, we want our patients to understand and be comfortable with what we’re doing. An intraoral camera helps us accurately see your mouth, teeth and gums with...
by Cameron Shearin | Jun 6, 2013
To keep your teeth healthy, you need healthy gums. When you pull back your lips and look into your mouth, you see your teeth and gums. Your gums protect the base of your teeth and hold them into place. Healthy gums should look pink; and they often have a stippled...