Keep Your Chin Up, It Makes You Special
Tigers have their stripes, gorillas have their silver backs & humans have their chins. While it may not be as large of an evolutionary accomplishment as our brains or hands, humans are the only…
Are There Holes in Your Oral Health Routine?
Piercings are becoming more common & they aren’t just on the ears anymore. While lip, labret & tongue piercings can be a fun way to express yourself, it’s important to take a few extra…
Safe Sedation Dentistry With Nitrous Oxide
Sedation during dental procedures can be a great way to ease anxiety & keep you from feeling discomfort. For most patients, sedation dentistry using nitrous oxide is a safe, effective method.
Teeth Grinding: A Subtle But Sinister Problem
It’s not uncommon for people to habitually grind & clench their teeth, & most people who do it probably think little or nothing of it. If you find yourself doing this on a regular basis, you…
How to Improve Your Smile on a Deadline
Sometimes, there just isn’t time to get a great new smile, but these treatments can provide great, fast solutions to get your mouth ready for a big event that’s coming up fast.
You Might Be Using Too Much Toothpaste
We’ve all seen those commercials & ads that show a toothbrush with a generous swoosh of toothpaste. While that imagery is very satisfying, in reality that’s way more toothpaste than anyone……
Picking the Right Toothbrush for You
When we go to the store to get our next toothbrush, we often just pick the same one as we had before. We might just pick the cheapest one on sale. But taking a moment to find the toothbrush that…
Tooth Removal: It’s Not as Bad as You Think
While most people would like to keep all their natural teeth for their whole lives, that doesn’t mean you need to feel bad about having a tooth taken out. In fact, seeing a dentist to remove a…
The Cutting Truth About Teething
Dentists recommend taking your child to their first dental appointment within six months of getting their first tooth or by 1 year old. Kids can start getting teeth as early as 4 months old, starting…
What’s a Frenectomy & Why Get One
A frenectomy is a medical procedure that removes connective tissue in your mouth. This can happen in one of two areas, at the skin connecting your lips to your gums, or under your tongue. You may…