Your child may have the latest wardrobe, school supplies and sports equipment for the new school year, but does she have a healthy mouth and the tools she’ll need to maintain it? According to the American Dental Association, a dental...
Read moreCosmetic Dentistry: Treatments, Trends and Cosmetic Dentists
While traditional dentistry focuses on oral hygiene and preventing, diagnosing and treating oral disease, cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person’s teeth, mouth and smile. In other words restorative, general...
Read moreTeeth Grinding and Oral Health
Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral...
Read moreThe Oral Health and Overall Health Connection
Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Get the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health. Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health — or that...
Read moreDental Care and Your Child
When should I schedule my child’s first trip to the dentist? Should my 3-year-old be flossing? How do I know if my child needs braces? Many parents have a tough time judging how much dental care their kids need. They know they want to...
Read moreHow to Brush Your Teeth When You Have Braces
Plaque and Braces Don’t Mix It’s up to you to keep your entire mouth healthy so your soon-to-be straightened smile will last a lifetime. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly will keep your mouth happy and healthy. Proper dental care with...
Read moreDentistry for Older Adults
Just 60 years ago, it was an assumption that as we age we would lose our natural teeth. But, that’s not the case for today’s older adults who are keeping their natural teeth longer than ever before. A healthy mouth and teeth help you look...
Read moreHow Does Sugar Affect Your Teeth?
Easter is almost here, but have you thought about all the ramifications of those Peeps and jelly beans you’re craving? The Easter Bunny has a way of just dropping off those sugary baskets and hopping away. But it isn’t just your waistline...
Read moreOil Pulling and Dental Health
What is Oil Pulling and How Does it Work? Oil pulling has been used for thousands of years as an Indian folk remedy. It involves putting about a tablespoon of oil in your mouth, then swishing it around your teeth for 10-20 minutes. There are...
Read moreOral Health and Your Overall Health: The Connection
Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in and of itself. Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and can help you keep your teeth as you get older. Researchers are also...
Read moreThe CEREC Procedure
One of the latest dental technology tools to appear on the dentistry scene is CEREC®. The CEREC machine is a special computer that acts as a dental restoration tool, allowing your dentist to restore decayed teeth, place dental crowns, remove...
Read moreWinter Dental Care Tips: Surviving Cold and Flu Season
You probably know by now that good oral health can do a lot more of your body than simply provide you with whiter teeth and a more sparkling smile. But did you realize that it can actually have a bearing on your health in the winter, helping you...
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