The occurrence of dental trauma or gum disease can result in the loss of a permanent tooth, but the good news is that our experienced team at Blackhurst Dental is prepared to provide custom tooth replacement solutions to repair your smile. We can place a custom dental bridge to restore one or more teeth and provide your smile with a... read more »

Nitrous oxide is a beneficial sedative that our dentist, Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst, is thrilled to offer at Blackhurst Dental. This is because it can help you have the positive and successful dental appointment you deserve. To help you know all there is to know about nitrous oxide, our dentist is happy to share some nitrous oxide facts. Those facts... read more »

To help protect your smile, it is important to make sure you're cleaning your mouth out on a daily basis and eating healthy foods. One of the most common risk factors that can arise is known as tooth decay. Tooth decay arises when your tooth enamel is slowly destroyed due to bacteria eating away at your enamel. Tooth decay commonly... read more »

If you have heard of gum disease, you know it is a destructive gum infection that can result in the loss of teeth, gums and bone. What you may not know is that it also affects most adults in the United States to some degree. Because gum disease is mild in its early stages, it’s important to seek treatment then.... read more »

Grinding your teeth at night on a regular basis is often an unconscious response to untreated chronic stress. Some individuals might also grind their teeth when sleeping in relation to an undiagnosed allergy. This condition of grinding your teeth, which is known as bruxism, can apply excessive force from clenching and grinding to both sets of teeth. This can potentially... read more »

If you want a top-notch oral health, you should rinse your mouth with mouthwash daily. Antibacterial and fluoride mouthwash can help you in a myriad of ways if you use it regularly. This is why our dentist, Dr. Robert R. Blackhurst, recommends including rinsing with mouthwash in your oral hygiene routine. To help you understand why rinsing is important, our... read more »

When a tooth’s enamel layer is restored with a dental crown, a strong dental adhesive is used to securely marry it to the anchoring abutment. It is designed to hold the dental crown in place for many long years. However, chronic gum disease complications and oral trauma can sometimes affect the strong connection. This could potentially cause one of your... read more »

What’s noisy as an elephant one minute and as quiet as a mouse the next? (Parents should understand this one!) It’s a newborn baby! If you prefer the mouse-like, quiet type of child, there are a few things you should be cognizant of regarding oral health for your children. Use the tips below to help your little one keep solid... read more »

To maintain a healthy smile, you will need to brush and floss your teeth daily. But it's hard to get them all properly cleaned, especially the molars that lie in the back of the mouth. Because of their structure, with a rough, uneven surface, oral debris and dental plaque can take up residence there.   Dental sealants can help protect... read more »

Genetics and certain environmental factors can cause a permanent tooth to emerge from the gums at a slightly unhealthy angle, or with misshapen tooth enamel. While a tooth like this might be completely healthy, the physical imperfection could lead to later issues with dental fractures and dental attrition. If the tooth is present in the front of the mouth, it... read more »