by Adrianne Koster, DDS | Mar 6, 2024 | General Dentistry
Receding gums is a major concern for many, especially those identifying the early warning signs like changes in gum shape. For these individuals, they may be worried that there is nothing they can do to prevent their gums from receding even more. The good news?...
by Adrianne Koster, DDS | Dec 27, 2023 | General Dentistry
Dental problems can cause unnecessary pain and stress, which is why maintaining good oral health is so essential. Dental issues more often arise when you are not practicing proper oral care, but some oral conditions can sneak up on even the most diligent of tooth...
by Adrianne Koster, DDS | Nov 8, 2023 | Cosmetic dentistry
If you could change one thing about your smile, what would it be? When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry posed a similar question, the most popular reply they received was that most people wished their teeth were whiter. A healthy-looking, attractive smile is...
by Adrianne Koster, DDS | Oct 12, 2023 | General Dentistry
Whether due to a genetic predisposition, or excessive Halloween candy consumption, you now have a cavity. From tooth decay or damage, anyone at any age is at risk of needing a filling. Luckily, they no longer need to stick out like a sore thumb. A composite filling is...
by Adrianne Koster, DDS | Sep 25, 2023 | General Dentistry
Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a severe gum disease affecting over 7.4% of adults over 30 years in the United States and approximately 70% of people over 65 years. It is a bacterial infection that begins by inflaming the soft tissues surrounding the...