Dr. Hill is one of the regions most experienced Invisalign Providers. In fact, he has achieved Preferred Provider Status, a status given to only those who have a higher level of experience treating Invisalign patients! In addition to knowing you are being treated by an experienced Invisalign doctor, Dr. Hill offers the additional services inclusive…

Dental benefits are NOT really insurance in the classic sense. If you have needs other than healthy cleanings, your care will require an investment beyond what your “insurance” will cover. Your benefits will assist you in the maintenance of your dental health but were never designed to be all you need. It’s not news that…

Have you ever found yourself sitting in a dentist’s chair thinking how “clean” is the water coming out of the faucet and handpieces they spray in my mouth? If you find yourself asking these questions you’re not alone. Every day millions of Americans visit their dentist for one reason or another without ever really giving…

Although you probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care? The truth is that if you don’t take proper care of your teeth, you could face far more serious consequences than a simple toothache or some unsightly…

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Afton Dental Common reasons for procrastination are not having the time or fear of pain. Avoiding Dr. Hill is not a good idea, though. Putting off dental care can turn small problems into large ones.…

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they’re seven or eight. Of course, children are more than happy to play along with the game when there’s money at stake! While it is impossible to know what the tooth…

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. There are various medical conditions that can cause this type of dry mouth, which you can ask more questions next time you visit us at…

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some teens and young adults experience a completely normal tooth eruption with ideally aligned molars that pose no health threat, this is not the case for…

A lot of changes occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and gums. Women who are expecting are at an increased risk for oral health complications, including gingivitis and tooth decay, which can lead to irreversible damage.…