Here at our office, Dr. Blake Lawlor often uses fillings to repair chips and small cavities. While these fillings are made from materials that will not be susceptible to tooth decay, the bacteria in your mouth can gradually affect the bond between the tooth enamel and the filling itself. This is even more likely to occur if you’ve struggled to... read more »

When your little one’s teeth fall out, they actually go through a process known as resorption. During this process, the roots of your child’s teeth will be reabsorbed into the gums, which allow the teeth to fall out. However, adults could also have resorption, which could lead to a number of problems. Fortunately, there are a few things you can... read more »

If you have missing teeth, that can create many different problems for your mouth, teeth, and even general health. Speech impairment, chewing trouble, and embarrassment can all come from missing teeth. Full or partial dentures may be the best solution to restore your teeth and smile. Our dentist will examine the area to make sure all of the surrounding teeth... read more »

Have you ever heard of dental inlays and onlays? What do you know about the benefits of these treatments? Briefly, these treatments are especially useful because they can be used to repair damage that a crown or filling isn’t the best option for. But there is more to them than that. Crowns are extremely useful restorations because they can be... read more »

This time of year is not always easy to keep your oral health in excellent shape with so many candies and treats at our fingertips. That is why our team here at Dr. David Blake Lawlor, DDS, LLC is happy to give you information on different dental health restoration options for you choose from when restoring your oral health. Any... read more »

Your tooth enamel is hard enough to enable you to chew and grind tough foods. Unfortunately, tooth enamel is not intended to absorb a powerful blow to the face or the force that result from a hard fall. Sometimes these situations can have such an impact that it cracks, fractures or severely damages the entire tooth. Sometimes the damage can... read more »

E-cigarettes tend to be a popular alternative to the conventional cigarette. While avoiding traditional smoke may be useful, there is still some risk to using e-cigarettes.  While using e-cigarettes may not be great for your overall health, would you be surprised to learn that they can affect your oral health as well? The issue is nicotine; e-cigarettes still allow nicotine... read more »

Tooth decay is often caused by the pervasive bacteria in your mouth exploiting textured areas of tooth enamel or enamel that has been weakened by erosion. Sometimes these large cavities can be so big that Dr. David Blake Lawlor, DDS, LLC simply can’t repair them with a basic filling. In a situation like this we might recommend having the entire... read more »

Just like any other part of your body an accident or emergency can also happen in your mouth. While your teeth are usually anchored very firmly in place, it’s still not unheard of for something like a hard fall or a blow to the face to actually knock one of your teeth out of the socket or fracture it all... read more »

If your toothbrush is worn out, damaged, or old, it’s time to buy a new one. Selecting another toothbrush can be time consuming as you try to choose from a variety of brands, styles, and colors. Our team at Dr. David Blake Lawlor, DDS, LLC wants you to find the perfect toothbrush to keep your smile clean and healthy, so... read more »