A lot of people feel that a white and winning smile is a key element in making a great first impression. Chronic dental staining issues and minor physical imperfections can leave you feeling uncomfortable about your appearance and sap your self-confidence. One way to address a problem like this is to have Dr. Greg Ortman enhance your smile by installing... read more »

If you’ve struggled with an eating disorder or a period of significant malnutrition it can affect your body in a variety of ways. This could include weakening the mineral density of your tooth enamel. Complications from enamel erosion might include multiple teeth with cavities and problems with tooth sensitivity. In a situation like this, you should strongly consider scheduling a... read more »

Have you ever cleaned your toothbrush? If you are looking to fine-tune your tooth brushing skills, one easy method is to improve the care you give to your toothbrush. If your toothbrush is past its end date or has fallen into disrepair, it will not be able to do the job required of it. In addition, if your toothbrush becomes... read more »

If you are looking for a healthy option for missing teeth in your smile, a dental bridge might be just the right solution for your needs. Gaps in your smile don’t just affect your appearance, but they also affect smile function. Let’s take a look at some of the things that can happen when these gaps are left untreated: You... read more »

Here at Ortman Family Dentistry, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »