You know that you should visit your dentist to have a checkup. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to visit your dentist every six months. While that’s true, it’s also very important that you take care of your teeth at home—either with traditional tools or powered ones. For many people, powered and manual options tend to work about as well,... read more »

One of the happiest times in your child’s growing years is after wearing their braces faithfully, and taking extra good care of their teeth during the orthodontia, the day comes when the brackets come off and they can finally see the results of all that hard work! To ensure that those beautiful pearly whites stay in their hard-won places, the... read more »

Did you know that a root canal is technically just a different name for the nerve (also called pulp) in the center of a tooth? Or that root canal therapy is simply removing that pulp if it is damaged or infected, then sealing your tooth again? While root canal therapy is dreaded, it is also very important to prevent the... read more »

Are you interested in brightening your smile? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, Americans spend more than $1.4 billion dollars a year for at-home whitening kits. To make matters even more interesting, this massive number does not include professional whitening. Before you add your money to the mix, we have a questions for you: is professional whitening with it?... read more »

What do you do when you bite into something and hear an unpleasant crack? What do you do if you chip your tooth? Your enamel—the outermost layer of your teeth—is the hardest tissue in the body, it is also fairly brittle. This can lead to cracked teeth, which can lead to infections and similar complications. If you crack or chip... read more »

Are you wiser than your wisdom teeth? Check out your dental knowledge with the quiz below. Sugar causes tooth decay. Plaque acid causes tooth decay, though plaque does produce this acid using sugar. Fluoride occurs naturally in water. Fluoride is a mineral which has varying levels in natural water supplies. We add more fluoride to most public water systems to... read more »

Dental emergencies can be very scary and traumatic, especially for children, but there is no need to worry! If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, stay calm and do the following things: First, call our office as soon as possible and tell us the situation. We will give you the instructions you need to get through this experience with... read more »

1. Teach Good Habits - Even before your baby starts developing teeth, brush his or her gums with a washcloth Once the gums. Once they start developing teeth, brush twice per day with fluoridated toothpaste. are old enough, they should start brushing themselves with minor adult supervision. 2. Watch Out for Sweet Medicine - Many children’s medications can be flavored... read more »

Have you ever had a sudden pain in your mouth but can’t drop everything to go visit the dentist? Next time you’re in such a bind, try one of these home remedies to enhance the dental health of your family: Clove Oil - Soak a cotton ball in 2-3 drops of clove oil mixed with ¼ teaspoon olive oil. After... read more »

Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects many Americans. Someone who has sleep apnea is disrupted during the night by irregular breathing. People who have sleep apnea often snore or have breathing cessation during the night. Sleep apnea is particularly common in those over age 40. Two types of sleep apnea include obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.... read more »