4 Important Reasons to Keep Up With Regular Cleanings
It should come as no surprise that some of the worst dental situations we see are in patients who do not see the dentist regularly. And the longer someone has been away from the dentist, the harder…
What Your Gums Are Trying to Tell You
One of the challenges that we face as dentists and dental hygienists is the fact that many dental conditions are asymptomatic in the early stages. The word "asymptomatic" means that they don't cause…
The World's Most Luxurious Toothbrushes
A clean, white, and healthy smile can be considered a status symbol: a sign of someone who has excellent habits, an excellent dentist, or both. But what about the tool that gets you there?
Amazing Teeth in the Animal Kingdom
As dental professionals, it should be no surprise that we find teeth fascinating. Human teeth come in so many different shapes, sizes and colors
3-D Printing & the Future of Dentistry
If you haven't noticed already, dentists tend to be technology nuts. We're always looking for the next and best way to provide patients with better versions of dental solutions such as crowns,…
The Truth About Chewing Gum
As dentists, we’ll warn you away from sweet treats most of the time, but chewing gum is a surprising exception. That is, as long as it’s sugar-free. Yes, it’s true that sugar-free chewing gum is…
5 Tips for an Easy First Dental Visit for Your Child
Part of offering family dentistry is ensuring that our youngest patients feel especially comfortable. We do everything we can to make the dentist a friendly, safe and informative environment for your…
Identifying the 3 Major Types of Cavities
In addition to good dental hygiene and regular checkups, knowing how to spot a dental problem early can be extremely helpful when in preventing toothaches or the need for a root canal.
Four Things Your Hygienist Wishes You Knew
Dental hygienists see thousands and thousands of patients’ mouths each year. They know that no two people’s mouths or oral health are quite the same. Nonetheless, there are some things that patients…
Here's How We Know You Clench & Grind Your Teeth
A dentist or a dental hygienist can take a quick look inside your mouth and tell you whether you clench and grind your teeth in your sleep. We often find that patients are skeptical