Why Teeth Cleanings Are Important
Over time, plaque (a thick, bacteria-filled film) and tartar (a hard calcium-based build-up) can build up on your teeth & eventually lead to tooth decay. While regular brushing & flossing at…
5 Reasons to Visit the Dentist
There have been unanswered calls, deleted voicemails, ignored texts, & friendly reminders that never make it out of the envelope...we both know it's been a while since you visited the dentist.……
Know Your Dental Specialties: Periodontist
A periodontist is a fully trained dentist who specializes in treating periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) and the placement of dental implants.
What Is a Deep Cleaning?
Most dental patients come into the office twice a year for a teeth cleaning. However, some patients are told that they need to get a deep cleaning instead, and that they need to see us more often…
3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing
We know it can be difficult to get in the habit of flossing regularly. After all, your mouth can feel pretty fresh after just brushing, enough to fool you into thinking it's totally clean
Diabetes & Dental Care: A Quick Guide
With hundreds of millions of diagnoses worldwide, diabetes is a major concern for all medical professionals, and dentists are no exception. We know that diabetic patients need to take special…
E-Cigarettes Are Still Bad for Your Teeth!
Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers have quickly become a trendy alternative to smoking, in large part because people believe they are safe to use. We’d like to send this vaping myth up in smoke.
A Quick & Simple Bad Breath Prevention Tip
Did you know there is a super simple way to help prevent bad breath that you should actually already be doing? This should already be part of your dental hygiene routine in order to prevent tooth…
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…
What Causes Gum Recession
You may have heard of receding gums, but still need to know how to prevent it and what causes it. Many people first notice gum recession when their teeth start looking longer than they used to.