Your toothbrush plays a major role in the overall health of your mouth. If you use the wrong type of brush or use a brush far past the time when you should have thrown it away, you’re not cleaning your teeth as effectively as possible. While they’re a bit more expensive, let’s look at why Dr. Nadia Hamouda recommends you... read more »

An unappealing tooth in your smile can leave you feeling self-conscious in many social settings. This is especially true if you work in sales, business or face-to-face customer service. To cosmetically restore a tooth like this, your dentist, Dr. Nadia Hamouda, will often recommend installing a porcelain dental crown. Dr. Nadia Hamouda will first want to examine the tooth to... read more »

Without timely treatment a cavity that forms on one of your teeth can quickly spread to become a very serious problem.  If the decay severely compromises your tooth, our White Pearl Dentistry dentist might recommend the tooth be extracted in preparation for restoring it with a bridge. This will effectively restore the full function and appearance of the decayed tooth.... read more »

During your routinely scheduled cleanings, your White Pearl Dentistry dentist can easily perform an oral cancer screening. For some dentists, this is part of a routine cleaning, but if you’re not sure if your dentist screens for cancer, be sure to ask them the next time you visit. The reason you should ask is that oral cancer is a serious... read more »

We're all aware of the simple things you should do on a daily basis in order to keep your teeth - and mouth - healthy. You need to brush, floss, and use mouthwash on a regular basis. However, at times those simple steps just aren't enough to give you the oral health you need. There's a proven link between your... read more »

Virtually everyone wants a beautiful smile they can share with confidence, but many people do things that put that dream in jeopardy. For instance, many people don't practice proper oral care. Others choose to smoke. Granted, many people understand that smoking could yellow your teeth, but do you know about the other ways smoking can affect your gums? You see,... read more »

How do you know if your baby is actually teething? What signs should you watch for? If your baby is teething, what can you do for your little one? How can you, as their parent and guardian, help them with this painful process? Here are a few ideas on teething and how to help your child through it. A baby... read more »

Your teeth and gums are not the only things in your mouth that will benefit from regular cleaning and attention in your daily oral hygiene routine. The tongue itself, with all of its rough surfaces can also harbor bacteria. This can lead to halitosis, also known as bad breath. Many people with dentures like to include tongue cleaning in their... read more »

It’s not unheard-of for a hard fall or a blow to the face to knock out one of your teeth. Sometimes if the tooth is knocked out cleanly, Dr. Nadia Hamouda can implant it back into the socket. Unfortunately, most of the time fragments of the tooth remain in the gums and have to be extracted, thus resulting in the... read more »

At White Pearl Dentistry, we are committed to your total oral health. This means, among other things, that you will receive a comprehensive oral examination when you come in for your first visit. We will check for gum disease, evaluate the condition of your teeth, including restorations, and perform a screening for oral cancer. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness... read more »