You won't believe what a dentist might find even if you brush twice a day and floss regularly. Doing those two daily activities are the bare minimum when it comes to your oral health. Flossing regularly is critical to ensuring your teeth and gums remain...
Choosing a pediatric dentist in an important decision for parents to make. When looking for a dentist to treat your child, the provider will be able to see your child and family for years to come. This makes the trip to the dentist a one...
Picking the right dentist requires more than simply choosing a name off a list. Here are some suggestions on how to select the dentist who is right for you. Where is the Provider? You have to visit the dentist at least two times each year. Are you...
Does this sound familiar? Your kids comes home, after hours of hard work, steps and adorable or scary "Trick or Treat" chiming and proudly dumps their loot and all you can think about is how unhealthy every piece is. Every parent has to decide how to...
Let's talk about why teeth stain or discolor. A stain that happens on the surface of your took is Extrinsic. These are usually smoking, red wine, coffee, soda, tea stains and, with treatment, can be removed to restore the tooth to a more white color. These...
Canker sores, Ugh! Those small ulcers that appear in mouths, on our gums, and under our lips—ouch! What causes them and how can you treat them so they go away fast? Canker sores can be brought on by many factors such as: autoimmune disorders acidic or...
How many times have you told your kids to go brush their teeth and they disappear for about 12 seconds and come back and claim to have diligently brushed their teeth? Kids have a very different idea of "good job brushing" than adults. Here are a...
Changes in our mouths and to our teeth can be alarming! Here are some details on when to seek a consult with your dentist. Canker sores are ulcers that occur inside the mouth and not on the lips. They are not contagious and can be triggered...
TMJ (temporomandibular joints) are the joints and jaw muscles which open and close your mouth. These help you chew and swallow and move your lower jaw side to side and forward and back. There are many things that can cause this system to fail from...
Fillings can last a long time, however, they do need to be replaced. If your fillings are starting to deteriorate, gap, or decay, it's important to replace them. Untreated, these leave an opening into the roots, nerves and bone, which can lead to infection, nerve...