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Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
- posted: Jul. 23, 2024
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read More
Breaking Bad Oral Habits
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read More
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read More
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read More
Dental X-Ray Safety
- posted: Jun. 25, 2024
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read More
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read More
The Safety of Dental X-Rays
- posted: Jun. 11, 2024
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read More
Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read More
How to Prevent Dry Socket
- posted: May 28, 2024
When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read More
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
- posted: May 21, 2024
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
- posted: May 14, 2024
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read More
Spring Cleaning
- posted: May 07, 2024
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read More
How many times a day should I floss?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy Read More
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read More
My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read More