Your Favorite Drink May Be Damaging Your Fillings & Crowns
Your dental crowns and fillings may be at risk for damage from an unexpected culprit: your favorite beverage.
Foods With Hidden Sugar
While you may think that good dental health starts at home with proper brushing and flossing habits, where it really starts is with a healthy diet. With superfoods and gluten sensitivities, people…
Dental X-Rays & Radiation Exposure
Many patients have expressed concerns about the amount of radiation exposure caused by dental x-rays. We want to set the record straight about this very important diagnostic tool and what it means…
Health Consequences of Crooked Teeth
Getting crooked teeth or a bad bite fixed isn't just about vanity. A less-than-perfect smile can put you at risk for both dental and overall health issues. Getting your teeth straightened can benefit…
Can You Name 5 Types of Dental Floss?
As dental professionals, we may get a little bit more excited about dental hygiene products that our patients, but the truth is that everyone should pay close attention when choosing which dental…
Why Summer Is a Great Time to Start Braces
Why not start getting your kids' smiles in shape this summer? Kids, & often moms & dads, have a little more free time during the summer, so it's a great time to get a jumpstart on necessary…
Your Child's School May Require a Dental Exam
Many primary & secondary schools across the United States (& in some other countries) require students to have a dental exam from a pediatric dentist or family dentist before they finish…
A Little-Known Dental Insurance Trick Can Save You Money
When it comes to dental insurance, or insurance in general, many of us are quickly baffled. There are so many different types of plans & unfamiliar vocabulary that it often feels like trying to…
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Root Canals
Root canals have earned a bad reputation. This procedure has become the butt of jokes on TV shows & in games of “Would You Rather”. It has also become the subject of an unusual amount of anxiety…
What You Need to Know About Professional Teeth Whitening
The color of their teeth is one of the top things people say they would like to change about their smile. Thankfully, teeth whitening is fairly simple treatment, but there are so many options for…