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 »

Getting your child to brush his or her teeth for two minutes, twice a day can be quite a task. Simply setting a timer and supervising can be tedious for both child and adult!  At Dr. Scott A. Ervin, DDS, we know that brushing can be fun. Here are a few tips to help move things along.     Rewards... read more »

Is there a missing tooth in your smile that keeps you from smiling because of self-consciousness with the gap in your teeth? If this is the case, we are here to help! With the help of a dental crown restoration, we can bring back your smile confidence in no time. Dental caps, or crowns as they are commonly called, are... 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 »

Braces are successful, productive appliances that give you the smile you have always wanted, but sometimes they can be a little inconvenient an uncomfortable. To help you have the best and most successful experience with braces, we recommend using these seven tips to get you through the day: 1. Make sure to keep a toothbrush and toothpaste with you at... read more »