Baby Teeth… Our Not So Permanent Friend As little kids, we were told all about the tooth fairy coming to take our teeth when they fall out. In exchange, we would leave our little white gem for something a little greener. Perhaps it was a dollar you sought? While we have known the riches and Continue Reading …
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Kick Off 2019 Flossing!
Why Floss? What’s number one when it comes to caring for your teeth? Brushing! Who is number one’s best friend? Flossing, of course! Even though flossing is so beneficial, it often gets booted to the number two ranking viewed as a “less important” technique for oral health. We are here to give flossing a lot Continue Reading …
Coal in your Stocking?: Charcoal Toothpaste
Under the Tree Looking and feeling great is an important goal for many of us. Using charcoal toothpaste dates back as a means to whiten/brighten teeth and potentially absorb “bad” toxins in the mouth. The idea of absorption relates to charcoal’s use in medicine for conditions such as overdosing or poisoning because it has absorption Continue Reading …
Dental Benefits: Friend or Foe?
Tricky in Nature At its root, using dental benefits can definitely help lower the out-of-pocket cost of dental treatment. However, dental insurance is more complex than the common misunderstanding that it will pay 100% for everything. The biggest obstacle is that hundreds of different dental insurance companies exist and within those companies, there are various Continue Reading …
Little Known Truths About Dental Cleanings
Yes! There are Different Cleaning Types! A dental cleaning is just a cleaning, right? Not many realize it, but one size does not fit all. Four different types of dental cleanings exist. The type you receive in the dental office depends on the health of gums and surrounding bone as well as the presence of Continue Reading …
Clickety Clack Don’t Talk Back!
In all likelihood, there is not a single person out there that has not heard of a denture. In fact, one of my most amusing memories as a dentist is of a five-year-old patient that asked me when he would be old enough to get dentures! Perhaps he thought it was a sign of maturity, Continue Reading …
Healthy Gums = Healthier Body!
It may come as a surprise to many, but your mouth is attached to the rest of your body! For far too long it has been treated as a separate entity that has no connection to your overall health. We are learning more each day about the links between gum health and conditions such as Continue Reading …
Is What’s In Your Cup Damaging Your Pearly White Teeth?
We have all heard that drinking beverages with acids in them can damage our teeth. We are familiar with the anecdotes of Coca-Cola cleaning the rust off of coins, but yet they are a multi billion dollar industry that is continuing to grow. Adding citrus acids and the like to our beverages makes them more Continue Reading …
Is Your Toothpaste Damaging Your Teeth?
I get it. You want whiter teeth and there are a million toothpastes out there that claim to do this. But did you stop to think how it might be performing this miraculous feat? The majority of them work by being abrasive or scratching that stain right off of your teeth. So, if it is Continue Reading …
More About Oral and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancer
The biggest challenge with detecting oral cancer in its early stages is that it is not painful. Many people have no idea when there are lumps or bumps present in their mouth. I am often the first one to bring them to their attention. In my eight years of practicing dentistry I have already Continue Reading …
What is Oral and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancer?
If you took our quiz on Facebook, here are the answers! While smoking and drinking alcohol have historically been the largest risk factors for oral cancers, HPV, the sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer, has become the leading cause of oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. The key to a high survival rate is to have Continue Reading …
“Grazing” and Tooth Decay
“Grazing” and Tooth Decay – As a dental professional, one of the most common questions I am asked is “Why am I getting cavities”? While that question can be complex and different for each individual, we are finding that one of our patients biggest challenges is how often they are eating. Long gone are the Continue Reading …
Help us celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month!
February is Children’s Dental Health Month and in celebration, we are offering FREE DENTAL EXAMS AND X-RAYS for children up to age 18! More than 40% of children have dental decay by the time they are in kindergarten! Don’t wait until your child is having discomfort to visit the dentist. Establishing a dental home for your Continue Reading …
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
With 26 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, chances are you or someone you know is afflicted. Some of you may be aware that diabetics have a much higher risk of gum disease due to the decreased ability to fight off bacteria. However, did you know that having gum disease makes it much harder to control Continue Reading …
Autumn Dental Flex Plan Benefits
Once again, the holiday season is upon us. This wonderful time of year is often filled with family, friends, and fun. Dental flex plan benefits are one more thing you should be thinking about. Typically, most dental flex plans run on a calendar year. Take a year-end inventory of your plan and see if you Continue Reading …
Nighttime Dental Guard
A nighttime dental guard can provide a cushion of space between your teeth that will protect them from the destructive forces generated by overactive chewing muscles. This aggressive muscle activity, called teeth grinding and clenching can cause excessive tooth wear, chipping, fractures, loosening of the teeth or even TMJ disorder. Spacing your teeth apart also Continue Reading …