Informative Dental Blogs

A favorite snack fruit for all ages is the banana. They’re tasty in cereal and other recipes, babies love to feed themselves with them and it’s the perfect accompaniment to a good workout because they help prevent cramps. The banana is a magical fruit that deserves its own day – April 15th. So, let’s take a […]

We are all on a constant quest to have the brightest, whitest smile that we can. But it is also quite common for even the whitest teeth to become a bit dingy looking after some time. But why? Well, here are some of the reasons your pearly whites have become pearly beiges: Old age. Hate to […]

For many of us, the day can’t fully begin until we have our first cup of coffee, for others, coffee is more of an afternoon pick-me-up to get through the rest of the day. Regardless of the time you drink it, before you grab you next cup, realize that you may want to find another […]

I know what you’re thinking – if you brush and floss twice a day at home and use mouthwash, why go to the dentist for teeth cleanings? Unfortunately, there is more to it than just adding an extra toothbrushing to your day. Teeth cleanings are more thorough than the type of cleaning you do at home. […]

We all know good dental hygiene is great for our smiles, and that brushing is the first step to getting those good dental habits. There are manual and electric, soft and hard-bristled – the options are endless. But have you ever wondered how the toothbrush came to pass? Because February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, […]

If you’re missing teeth you may feel uncomfortable smiling in public, or you may struggle with eating and speaking clearly. That said, you have options to bring that flawed smile back to its original brilliant version. Those options are what is known as dental implants. Dental implants can help improve or even correct these issues, while […]

Now that we are smack dab in a new year, we have begun to make subtle changes in our lifestyle to improve ourselves. Why not focus on another faction of ourselves – our smile? We know you’ve been putting it off getting a crown for as long as possible. Why not make it now? Dental crown procedures […]

We may be celebrating a different kind of holiday season, but it is likely that the comfort foods were not forgotten. And if you weren’t doing your best with dental hygiene, you may notice that your pearly whites have begun to stain and yellow. It’s very common – in fact, more than 100 million Americans […]

If you think about it, our dental issues begin from two sectors – tooth decay and gum disease. But there is only one reason for these issues in the first place – bacteria. Tooth decay is typically caused by acid produced when bacteria consumes food particles and sugars within the mouth. Similarly, periodontal disease occurs when […]

If there is anything a dental patient hates to hear, it’s that they have gum disease. You’ve just revealed that you have poor oral care habits and prefer to skip out on regular dental visits. But why is it such a bad thing? Let’s meet the periodontal disease known as gingivitis… Gingivitis is inflammation of the tissues […]

We are a week away from the tastiest holiday of the year. Sure, it is a holiday to be thankful for everything in our lives, but let’s be realistic – the food is the main event. And after we dive into our third helping of pumpkin pie, we all know a food coma is immanent. […]

As parents, we want to give our children the world. If it’s possible, we want it to happen. But if we cater to their every whim, they will eventually become wild animals. Thankfully, we as parents have the good sense to restrict things we know aren’t good for them. Things become a bit trickier when […]