The loss of a permanent tooth can occur suddenly from oral trauma or over time as a result of dental issues such as gum disease, but there is a solution to tooth loss at John Blake, DDS, PC. We can provide a custom dental bridge to restore a missing tooth, providing many benefits with this dental restoration. The structure of... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. John Blake, strongly encourages you to floss at least once a day. This is very important because flossing can help you have the top-notch oral health and smile you need and deserve. Sometimes flossing isn’t a top priority because you don’t know much about it. Well, that’s about to change. Our dentist is happy to tell you... read more »

If you ever noticed any form of infection within a tooth, you are suffering from a toothache. Toothaches typically arise due to a cracked tooth, periodontal disease or another issue in which bacteria have entered a tooth. To determine if you are suffering from a toothache, it is important to be aware of the causes and symptoms that often arise.... read more »

In order to provide an additional layer of oral health care for your smile, you need to determine if anything dental damage is occurring, and which restorations and repairs can be used to treat it. If you have any holes in your tooth enamel due to dental erosion and tooth decay, a dental filling will be needed. If a cavity... read more »

Gum disease and periodontal inflammation can cause discomfort, bad breath, bleeding gums, and other complications with your oral and overall health. In time, untreated gum disease can lead to the loss of multiple teeth as well as medical complications. The earliest form of gum disease is known as gingivitis. If it’s caught in a reasonable amount of time, a thorough... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. John Blake, wants you to have a top-notch oral health and smile, which is why he recommends keeping up on oral hygiene. This means you should brush twice a day and floss and rinse daily. These things are very important. To help you understand why, our dental team is happy to list the reasons here: -Brushing can... read more »

A hard blow to the mouth from a slip and fall or an athletic injury can sometimes cause significant oral trauma. Beyond the bleeding and damage caused to soft oral tissues, these incidents can sometimes carry enough force to knock a tooth out of its socket. In a moment like this, you will likely need to apply some basic first-aid... read more »

When the time comes to receive the proper oral health care treatments, be sure to let your dentist know if you have any fears or concerns about any procedures you may need. If you're worried about pain or have other worries associated with dental anxiety, numerous treatments can be given. It is important to speak with your dentist about any... read more »

Healthy smiles are achieved through your daily efforts--brushing, flossing, as well as routine dental visits for cleanings and exams. But it can still be challenging to prevent decay, particularly in the back of the mouth which is harder to clean properly. To protect those back teeth, the molars, you can enlist the help of dental sealants. The molars, with their... read more »

A chipped tooth can often be a nuisance causing sensitivity or an uncomfortable change in surface texture. Yet some chipped teeth don’t cause any overt discomfort, and might even seem easily forgettable. If the chipped area of tooth enamel isn’t treated and repaired in a reasonable amount of time, bacterial deposits could start to collect in the area. This could... read more »