What are Northpointe Dental’s two top priorities? Your dental health and your personal comfort. One thing that may give you comfort is to have a better idea of how our dental tools are used to increase your dental health. As such, we have gathered a description of five common dental instruments and their uses: Mouth Mirror — This is a... read more »

Are you using the right kind of dental floss for your smile? When it comes to the sea of choices at the store, how do you know which floss would work for you? To help you understand your many options, Dr. Brian J. Waggle and our team at Northpointe Dental in Zanesville, Ohio, is happy to help you navigate through... read more »

If you have tooth decay, you might understand that there are a number of options available to you. For example, you are probably aware that you can get your cavity filled. You may have also heard that you might need a crown if you are dealing with more severe decay. Still, have you ever wondered about why you should consider... read more »

As you probably know, many people tend to think of going to the dentist as a chore that needs to be done. Often, this is because many people find the dentist uncomfortable—especially when they hear the whirring of the drill. Fortunately, not every treatment requires the drill. Naturally, you’ll need to visit a dentist to address certain problems—but please remember... read more »

Crown lengthening is a procedure where gum and bone tissue are recontoured to expose more of the tooth crown, making teeth appear taller. This surgery is used to treat gum disease, fix a tooth that is broken below the gum line, or alter the appearance of teeth covered by too much gum tissue. Your dentist performs this minor surgery through... read more »