General Dentistry

When you’re considering a dental crown or already have one, understanding its expected lifespan becomes crucial for planning both your oral health care and budget. Dental crowns typically last between 10 to 15 years, though with excellent care and favorable conditions, many crowns continue functioning effectively for 20 years or longer. The longevity of your […]

You’re lying in your own bed, tossing and turning for what feels like the hundredth night in a row. Your partner gently nudges you awake, mentioning that you were snoring loudly again, or worse, that you seemed to stop breathing for a few seconds. Maybe you’ve been wondering why you’re constantly exhausted despite spending eight

One of the best ways to ensure good oral health is daily brushing and flossing. This habit not only helps your teeth remain attractive when you smile but also keeps them strong and functioning so you can enjoy all your favorite foods. Yet, when sudden pain develops or teeth become sensitive, you may be left

With Dr. Pike and Dr. Valega, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting worse. Whether it’s an abscess or a toothache that you believe might be something more, it’s vital to pay attention to your

If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with Dr. Pike and Dr. Valega and our staff. Often, though, months pass between visits, which is a very long time for a child. How can you make your

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball height and your cousin’s freckles. But some similarities might not be so appealing—could one of those be a family tendency toward gum disease? Studies have

An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for groceries, at the movies … whenever they can. We’ve identified the five most common reasons for emergency visits to our office, so if you ever

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t breathing at all. Or your loved ones tell you that you’ve been keeping them awake with your snoring or frightening them awake when you gasp