Children’s Teeth Q&A
Answers to some frequently-asked questions: Q: Why do we have two sets of teeth? A: A child needs teeth long before his or her jaw is big enough to accommodate the full set of adult teeth. Baby, or deciduous, teeth [...]
Custom Made Prevention
Above average? Me? You may be five-foot-four, a C student, never starred at sports. And yet you may be ABOVE average—in your need for dental check-ups. While two visits a year is average, more appointments should be scheduled when either the [...]
The Routine Smile Exam
Good For More Than Just Your Teeth! When you visit our office for that routine hygiene appointment, our team does a lot more than just probe for cavities. In addition to caring for your teeth, we’re giving you the next [...]
Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste
Why is brushing with it important? Brushing with toothpaste is important for several reasons. First and foremost, a toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque, a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth that [...]
A Metal Free Mouth
Is Yours to Choose! The esthetic result is beyond compare: your teeth will look as fresh, white, and natural as when they first grew in. Chewing puts incredible stresses on teeth. That’s why, in the past, filling cavities and restoring [...]
Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!
A simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities. It's the dreaded news that nobody wants to hear after a routine dental cleaning, you have some cavities that will need to be filled. And who could [...]
Fluoride & Your Health
General Questions & Answers About Flouride What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and in most foods. Fluoride [...]
Bad Breath? Get A Checkup!
We all hate bad breath, aka halitosis. It's annoying, offputting, and of course, embarrassing. But, in terms of your oral health, bad breath can be a symptom of more significant problems. Especially if there is a sudden, unexplained change, it [...]
Floss For Healthy Teeth
Everyone knows that dentists are concerned with flossing. It's one of the common questions we often ask our patients during routine check-ups. But we're not just trying to shame or humiliate you. There's good reason—using floss is crucial to excellent [...]
Prevention Is The Best Policy
Why Prevention Is So Important "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!" It may be tempting to put off going to the dentist, especially if you feel there's nothing wrong. After all, what's the harm in skipping [...]