Thanks to the renewed energy that fall brings, it is a good time to make new goals to encourage a healthier smile throughout the year. October is also National Dental Hygiene Month, so our team at Dr. Scott A. Ervin, DDS is excited to share some oral hygiene goals for you to give you the healthy, confident smile you deserve.... read more »

Normally when you visit our dentist for teeth cleaning, your teeth and gumline will be cleaned to prevent gum disease. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth which can develop when bacterial plaque and tartar build up. Scaling essentially removes this plaque and tartar. But what happens when you have advancing gum disease? Gum disease: Scaling and root... read more »