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Foods High in Starch are Bad for your Teeth Too
03/10/16 6:06 PM

Candy and other foods with high sugar content are obviously bad for your teeth, but what many people do not realize is that starchy foods are just as bad for their teeth. The problem with these starchy foods, such as potato chips, pasta and bread is that the sugar content
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How to Handle a Cracked Tooth
03/2/16 10:45 PM

An injury that results in a cracked tooth can be very traumatic, whether you are young or old. Knowing how to handle the situation before it occurs can help you keep calm during the minutes following the injury. Not every cracked tooth needs to be seen by a dentist immediately,
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What the Dentist Looks at During a Dental Exam
02/24/16 10:47 PM

Semi-annual dental exams are crucial to not only your oral health, but your physical health too. The exam itself involves more than looking at the surface of your teeth; your gums, bite, tongue, cheeks, neck, lymph nodes and jaw joints will also be evaluated. Each of these areas plays a
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Gingivitis
02/10/16 8:41 PM

  Gingivitis is a word we all have heard when describing a problem with dental health.  We all nod with understanding when it’s mentioned, but how many really know what it is and what causes it.  Our dental practice is here to shed some much needed light on the subject
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Bad Breath
02/3/16 10:26 PM

  Ssshhhh. It’ a subject not normally talked about. Most people don’t want to mention it. We all have it at some point. Don’t think you have it? Think about “morning breath” as you turn to say good morning to your partner. Not a pleasant thought is it. Have you
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Dental Health As You Age
01/27/16 7:07 PM

Aging comes along with many changes in your health.  As with other areas of your body, taking care of your teeth and gums become even more important.  There is a myth that when you become elderly, you will lose your teeth.  It is not a certainty at all.   As long
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Sleep Apnea and the Dentist
01/6/16 9:22 PM

  Sleep apnea occurs when we stop breathing while sleeping. This could occur a few times up to hundreds of times per night. Whether we stop breathing for a second or a few minutes, it could be detrimental to our health and wellbeing, even putting our lives at risk. Sleep
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Concerned About Germs: Don’t Forget about the Mouth
12/9/15 10:32 PM

Many people are concerned about germs. When we constantly wash our hands, avoid places that are specifically known for an abundance of germs and continuously disinfecting our home, we could be missing one very large component of the germs in our lives – our mouth. There are more than 400
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Can Our Diet Cause Enamel Erosion?
12/2/15 7:54 PM

There is more than meets the eye when it comes to oral health. Even the best oral health care habits can result in enamel erosion. It takes more than good oral health care to have a bright, white smile. Our diet plays a vital role in our oral health, and
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Chronic Bad Breath: What’s the Deal?
11/18/15 8:39 PM

  When we suffer from bad breath, it can be embarrassing, but we are not alone. We are among 90 million other Americans that also suffer from this ailment. The good news is that there are simple ways to stop it in its tracks. The first step is to have
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