Dr. Craig S. Kohler serves patients of all ages at his dental practice, from young children just learning about the importance of dental care, to senior patients who are hoping to preserve the health of their smile as they age. Aging does take its toll on the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth, which […]
Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is an oral health issue that results in inadequate saliva production. Breathing dry air, dehydration, smoking, genetics, or damaged or infected salivary glands may cause dry mouth. A dry mouth is more than an uncomfortable nuisance. It can actually lead to severe dental damage. General dentistry treatments can help protect […]
Whether you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, adult tooth loss can be a detriment to both your smile and your health. Furthermore, the longer a tooth is missing, the greater risks a person faces of additional complications, such as changing facial structure and shifting teeth. By choosing the right cosmetic dentist and the […]
The teeth are used to break down foods so that they can be more easily swallowed and digested. While this may seem like a fairly simple task, it places a lot of pressure on the teeth. It is important to care for the teeth so that this force and pressure do not cause the teeth […]
No one should have to live with pain or discomfort. Unfortunately, countless individuals suffer from tooth pain on a daily basis. What many of these people may not realize is that there are dental treatments that can eliminate this pain to restore a person’s comfort and quality of life. The key to effectively treating tooth […]
When it comes to avoiding serious oral health problems, preservation of healthy tooth structure is key. If the outer layer of the tooth (the enamel) becomes weak or damaged, the center of the tooth becomes vulnerable to infection, which can lead to advanced dental complications and the need for restorative dentistry treatments to rebuild the […]