If you have a cracked or damaged tooth that needs repairing, our team is here to help! We know that with the right treatment, you can get back to your daily routine without the worries of a damaged smile interrupting your day. Who wants a damaged tooth to prevent keep you from eating a favorite holiday food or drinking your... read more »

Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

Dental sealants have been a favorite treatment used on children to prevent cavities and tooth decay for numerous years. Did you know, dental sealants can be used on adults too? Yes, it’s true! If you are prone to cavities, then perhaps dental sealants are ideal for you. Our team is pleased to offer dental sealants at our office here in... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

Could you imagine using anything else but a toothbrush to clean your smile? Neither can we! While toothbrushes are a common commodity, there are quite a few options to mull over when getting a new one that best suits your teeth and comfortability. We can go over some of the things that you may want to consider as you select... read more »

One of the most common restorative treatments we offer our patients here at Hill Family Dental is dental crowns used to repair damaged teeth.  Today's blog is going to talk a little bit about how these widely-used solutions are used for a variety of oral health issues. We hope this helps to answer any questions you may have or if... read more »

First-aid is something that most people have a basic understanding of. This is important since you never know when something will happen that would require immediate care before being seen by a doctor or one of our dentists. You can also help prevent dental emergencies by taking good care of your oral health. Preventing dental emergencies -Wear a mouthguard or... read more »

A typical adult human mouth has 32 teeth which come through by the time you hit puberty, around 13 years of age. This includes the incisors, canines, premolars, molars, and wisdom teeth (third molars which come in around age 18). Today we're going to talk about the canines, those pointed eye-teeth, or cuspids, located next to your incisors. They are... read more »

If you've ever had trouble speaking, swallowing, or chewing because of a lack of saliva in the mouth, you know how uncomfortable that can be. If it happens only occasionally, you likely don't need to be too concerned. But, if it's developing into a chronic condition, you are definitely going to want to see your doctor or dentist for diagnostic... read more »

Did you know that more than 40 million Americans are plagued with a sleep disorder, with 20 million of them experiencing the harmful effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA? A person with this disorder will suffer from bouts of breathing cessation during sleep that is essentially a form of suffocation. This potentially deadly sleep disorder deprives the body of needed... read more »