At Ideal Image Dentistry & Spa, it’s no question that we love our patients. We especially love working with children! We are often asked by our patients what age a child should begin seeing a dentist. It’s commonly agreed that your child’s first dental visit...

It may be surprising to learn that lasers have been used in dental practices since 1989 [source]. Dental lasers are used in a variety of treatments including treating tooth decay, gum disease or teeth whitening. At Ideal Image Dentistry & Spa, we are proud to...

  What is a dental specialist and what do they do? There is a difference between your general practice dentist and other dental specialties. Most patients who see a dental specialist are referred by their general practice dentist. According to the American Dental...

  What do healthy gums look like? The easiest answer is healthy gums are pink and firm. Gingivitis or gum disease causes redness, irritation and inflammation of the gums. The gums at the base of your tooth will appear most red and irritated. Some even see...

Most everyone is aware by now that smoking and chewing tobacco are bad for your oral health. Messaging has been around for years about the negative side effects such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Is Vaping Really That Serious? Over the past several...

  Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is common for so many Americans. What is it? Teeth grinding is a condition in which a patient grinds, gnashes or clenches their teeth. This can happen while awake or during sleep. While it is not a serious condition,...

  At Ideal Image Dentistry & Spa, we offer patients both veneers and dental bonding to perfect their smile. One of the most common questions we receive is wanting to know the difference between the two. While veneers and dental bonding are similar, they are...

What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically develop in adults ages 17-21. The molars were named “wisdom teeth” as they come later in life when a person is “wiser.” As most jaws are done growing around age 18, wisdom teeth coming in...

We are in unprecedented times. No one could have imagined that we would be dealing with a global pandemic affecting everyone we know and interrupting our day-today life in such an extreme way. Terms like “social distancing” and "face masks" have become our new normal...