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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
posted: Sep. 19, 2021.
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read more -
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read more -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read more -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read more -
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read more -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without Read more -
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read more -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read more -
See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
For years people tuned in to enjoy one of David Letterman's "Top 10 lists," a frequent gag performed on his show Late Night. Each countdown list poked fun at Read more -
Don't Neglect Dental Care When You Encounter Tough Budget Times
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
When you’re going through hard economic times, the natural thing to do is cut areas of spending you believe you can do without. Unfortunately, many people include regular dental Read more -
Your Dentist can Help Guide you in the Best Treatment Option for Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.
Do you still feel tired or unfocused even after a full night’s sleep? Do others complain about your snoring? It’s possible these are signs that you may have sleep Read more -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: Jun. 02, 2018.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue Read more -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read more -
The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
posted: Jan. 05, 2018.
“No man is an island….” So wrote the poet John Donne four centuries ago. And while he meant the unity of humanity, the metaphor could equally apply to the Read more -
Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
posted: Oct. 14, 2017.
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the Read more