General & Preventive Dentistry

Just as with all medicine, dentistry is an ever-evolving field. At my dental office in Valparaiso, we’re constantly updating technology and improving our knowledge to better serve patients just like you. But imagine if you lived 200 hundred years ago. What was dentistry like then? How about during the middle… Read More…

Flossing is one of the main ways to keep your gums, mouth, teeth, and whole body healthy. Yet more than half of all Americans fail to floss daily, and another 20% don’t floss at all. This is of particular concern for all of us at my dental office in Valparaiso…. Read More…

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can affect people of all ages. It can be embarrassing, and if it doesn’t go away, it might also be a sign of a serious problem. But what exactly causes bad breath, and how can you get rid of it? What Causes Bad Breath?… Read More…

As we get older, our bodies go through a lot of changes. Some of them don’t directly affect our health, but one in particular may. We’re talking about osteoporosis. At my dental office in Valparaiso, many of our patients are over the age of 50 and, therefore, at increased risk… Read More…

We know dentistry can be confusing, but at my Valparaiso dental office, we want to make sure all our patients are comfortable coming to us if they have questions. We’re always happy to answer or clarify anything. In fact, in this blog, we want to talk about a few questions… Read More…

Any emergency is serious and should be treated as such. Dental emergencies, which include any injury to the teeth, gums, or mouth, are no exception. At my Valparaiso dental office, we understand that a dental emergency can be scary, so we’re here to help give you a few tips on… Read More…