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A child’s happy, healthy smile is a source of pride and joy, not only for parents, but for dental professionals as well. Establishing strong children’s oral hygiene habits early in life is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your child maintains healthy teeth and gums into adulthood. If you’re just… (Read More)

Oral hygiene is the foundation of good dental health. Brushing and flossing regularly is the best way to keep your smile healthy and clean. Consider this your cleaning tutorial on the art of dental hygiene, instructed by Dr. Hawkins and the skillful hygienists at Crown Dentistry. Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss & Mouthwash Before we talk technique, we… (Read More)

As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills, and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing session…well, maybe that last one won’t be as memorable, but Crown Dentistry wants to remind… (Read More)

Xerostomia is the technical term for dry mouth, the condition that results from absent or reduced saliva flow. It is not a disease on its own, but it may be a side effect of medication or radiation treatments.  Xerostomia affects about 20% of the elderly population, not because of their age, but due to the… (Read More)

If you’ve visited our blog before, you know that we love to talk about tooth decay. The chances are, everyone has had or will have tooth decay at one point. It is classified by the National Institutes of Health as the most prevalent disease in the world. Today, we’re going to talk about a few of… (Read More)

The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures[LINK] in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Hawkins reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that.  Denture maintenance is an important part of oral health. For those who… (Read More)

Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average adult produces in their mouth every day! It may be gross, but it’s important. Saliva is a normal body fluid that’s crucial for oral health and overall wellness.  If you… (Read More)

Unusual shapes and growths can be alarming anywhere in the body. If you’ve noticed hard bumps growing in your mouth, you might have oral tori.  What is Oral Tori? Tori (or a single torus) are bumps in the mouth made of bone tissue covered by gum tissue. They grow slowly, and some people have them… (Read More)

For a long time, we’ve been told to brush our teeth right after we eat, but conventional wisdom might be changing on that. Thanks to your mouth’s powerful and natural ability to clean itself, rinsing with water might be the best way to freshen your breath and prevent cavities after you eat.  In addition to… (Read More)

Let’s be honest. If you are like most people, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent away from Crown… (Read More)