Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit
Breaking the Thumb Sucking Habit Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for human infants, chimpanzees and other primates. In fact, based on the photogr...
Say Goodbye to Tooth Fillings?
Say Goodbye to Tooth Fillings? Experiencing tooth pain? Schedule a visit with us before it gets worse. Researchers at China’s Zhejiang University a...
Mononucleosis – The Kissing Disease
Mononucleosis – The Kissing Disease One common way for mono to spread is through saliva–like when sharing a drink. Many teenagers suffer from phile...
Strong Enamel: Bright Smile
Strong Enamel: Bright Smile Using a mouth rinse with fluoride may be beneficial for your teeth. If you have your natural teeth, your smile reveals ...
Sleep and Your Teeth
Sleep and Your Teeth Wondering if your teeth are suffering from a sleep condition? Ask us at your next visit. Each night as you drift off into unco...
Root Canal Or Implant?
Root Canal Or Implant? Time for a root canal? Don’t put it off–schedule a visit with our practice and get out of pain. The focus of modern dentistr...
Pros and Cons of Mouthwash
Pros and Cons of Mouthwash Do you use a mouthwash regularly? Ask us to recommend a brand fit for your needs at your next visit. You wash your hair....
Energy Drinks: An Acid Trip For Your Teeth
Energy Drinks: An Acid Trip For Your Teeth Popular prepared beverages, like orange juice and coffee, are highly acidic. Energy drinks seem to be th...
Why Sugar Isn’t the Cause of Tooth Decay
Why Sugar Isn’t the Cause of Tooth Decay While sugar can lead to tooth decay, bacteria is sometimes the bigger culprit. You probably call it a cavi...
How Mouth Health Can Affect Whole Body Health
How Mouth Health Can Affect Whole Body Health Did you know? When you brush your teeth morning and night, you’re helping to improve your overall hea...
How to Chew Your Food
How to Chew Your Food Did you know? When you chew, your mouth produces necessary saliva to aid in the breakdown of your food. Digestion begins in o...
Surprising Facts About Your Tongue
Surprising Facts About Your Tongue Your tongue allows you to taste and enjoy food or treats–like ice cream! When most people think about what a den...
Treating Gum Recession With Grafting
Treating Gum Recession With Grafting It’s best to contact our practice at the first sign of gum problems. Do you use a toothbrush with hard bristle...
Ox Hooves, Crushed Rocks and Eggshells
Ox Hooves, Crushed Rocks and Eggshells The ingredients in toothpaste were designed to keep their gums clean, teeth white and breath fresh. Today, i...
The Importance of Dental X-rays
The Importance of Dental X-rays X-rays give us an inside look at what’s going on in your mouth. Among the most helpful advances in oral health has ...
Is It Plaque and Tartar?
Is It Plaque and Tartar? Sugar can be sneaky and a cause of plaque. Take a look at your diet and try to cut excess sugar. The terms plaque and tart...