Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

As with any surgery, post-procedure care is of utmost importance after getting periodontal surgery. Bleeding, pain, swelling, and other sensations are common and should be expected to a degree. This Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 05, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Lockport Dental Group hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

One of the greatest features our team at Lockport Dental Group offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 29, 2025.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 22, 2025.

Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 15, 2025.

Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Lockport Dental Group, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more