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March 2, 2020

What is Dental Plaque?

Did you know the plaque on your teeth is a bacteria? This invisible, yet sticky, film that covers the teeth after eating can cause harmful dental […]
January 21, 2020

Toothbrushing Goals for 2020–Do It Right!

You may be a star at daily tooth brushing, but are you doing it correctly? Daily brushing, including cleaning between teeth, is vital for removing plaque […]
December 12, 2019

Holiday Treats And Your Teeth

Holiday cheer is often synonymous with rich, sugary indulgence. Don’t let your teeth (and smiles) suffer the effects of a sugary season. Learn just how sugars […]
December 5, 2019

Prevent Cavities with These Simple Tips

Did you know that more than 92% of people over age 20 have had tooth decay during their life? This may involve one simple cavity or […]
November 7, 2019

How To Protect Your Teeth During National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month and serves as a reminder to take care of our physical AND dental health. Patients with both Type 1 and Type […]
October 24, 2019

What To Expect With A Scaling and Root Planing Treatment

Periodontal disease affects gum health and can cause teeth to decay and eventually fall out. One of the best ways to combat the effects of gum […]
October 16, 2019

How Invisalign Orthodontic Care Improves Smiles

Many people will receive orthodontic treatment during their teenage to adult years, and most of them will use some type of metallic appliance, like braces, to […]
October 10, 2019

What To Expect With A Tooth Extraction

While our permanent teeth are supposed to last us a lifetime, they sometimes need to be extracted due to disease or age. Tooth extraction is a […]
August 8, 2019

Preparing For A Dental Implant

Patients who suffer from multiple missing teeth can gain their confidence and oral health back through dental implants. Some patients express concern when they hear the […]
July 24, 2019

What Happens When You Don’t Brush and Floss Your Teeth?

Did you know that tooth decay is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases among children and adults? This is because not enough people visit the […]
July 18, 2019

What To Do About Dental Injuries On Vacation

More than 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in sports. That’s just in sports! More than 120 million Americans are missing teeth from oral […]
July 10, 2019

Reasons to Schedule Your Dental Visit Before School Starts

Summer is a time for relaxation and fun. However, it’s also a time when many will have their oral health habits take a slight nosedive due […]
June 19, 2019

Why Is Saliva Important for Your Health?

National Hydration Day is celebrated in June. Hydration is incredibly important not only for your body, but also for your oral health, specifically in saliva production. […]
June 12, 2019

Enjoy Your Summer Treats without All the Cavities

Some of the most popular summer treats are popsicles, ice cream and brownies. These are staples at many barbecues, parties and holidays. However, these sweet treats […]
June 5, 2019

10 Tips for a Healthier Smile

June is Dental Smiles Month. You may also hear this month celebrated as “National Smile Month” as well as “Oral Health Month”. No matter the name, […]
April 3, 2019

How Does a High-Sugar Diet Affect the Teeth?

Did you know that sugar actually can mean more cavities for your mouth? There is a direct correlation between cavities and sugar because of the role […]
December 17, 2018

Oral Health Goals for 2019

Health and fitness goals are the most popular goals people make for their New Year’s resolutions. Enjoying life to the fullest is also another one. When […]
November 6, 2018

Improve Your Oral Health During American Diabetes Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than 100 million people living in the U.S. have either diabetes or prediabetes. This is a […]
September 4, 2018

Our Dental Tools and What They Do

To many people, all the dental tools in a dental office may seem like shots or drills, but there are actually many more tools than these. […]
August 7, 2018

Do You Have Thinning Teeth?

Have you noticed your teeth thinning over time? When tooth enamel erodes, it gives way to darker layers of teeth underneath. This can happen because of […]
April 13, 2018

What to Do About Dry Mouth

Many people suffer from dry mouth and don’t realize it. This is when your mouth’s salivary glands don’t make enough saliva. You many think that dry […]
January 23, 2018

5 Benefits of Root Planing and Scaling

So, what’s the difference between a dental cleaning and root planing and scaling? If you have symptoms of gum disease, your dentist will want to stop […]
January 8, 2018

Sugar and Your Teeth: Get the Facts!

Understanding the relationship between sugar and plaque is the first step to understanding why sugar is often linked with tooth decay. Sugar is responsible for a […]
October 12, 2017

How Good Is Your Oral Hygiene?

When it comes to the health of your mouth, how well would you rate your oral hygiene habits? You only have one set of permanent teeth, […]