Blogs

Digital X-rays
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read more
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more
Cleaning Your Teeth—Time for a Refresher Course!
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Let’s face it, by now, brushing our teeth is something we pretty much do on auto-pilot. A quick brush after breakfast, a minute or so at night, floss when we Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a Read more
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

One of the greatest features our team at Michael Potts, DDS offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any Read more
Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more
How can veneers improve my smile?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

The doctor and our team at Potts Dental know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves beautiful, Read more
Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read more
Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read more
Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read more
Osteoporosis and Dental Health
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a Read more