Why are some people more prone to cavities? You brush, you floss and then bam! A cavity appears. How is that possible? If you’re paying attention to your diet and not drinking sugary drinks (the number one cause of cavity causing

Remember when you were young and you were warned about “plaque bugs” and how if you don’t brush them away you’ll get cavities? Well for many of us that’s about all we learned about cavities. How they form, what are

As part of our oral health series we wanted to address a serious health concern. Oral Cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the disease is responsible for 10,000 deaths in America each year. Early detection is a must. Regular

You may hear wisdom teeth and automatically think of those Youtube videos showing some poor sod someone recovering from surgery and saying ridiculous things. But what are they? Do they serve an actual purpose, and if not should they always

What does your smile say about you? How important is your smile? As dental professionals, we obviously think a smile is extremely important. Having a smile you feel good about can increase your self confidence and affect how others see you. Did

Struggling with snoring and sleeplessness? Call your dentist. Sleep Disturbances and Oral Health As we continue our series on oral health and how it impacts your overall health, we’re going to focus on something we all could use more of…SLEEP! Most

Everyone has probably seen or heard of false teeth, known as dentures but what are they exactly, and are they still a tooth replacement alternative? The answer is yes…. What are Dentures? Dentures are custom-made replacements for missing teeth that can be

If you’ve been reading our dental education posts, you’re aware that we’ve explored the connection and importance of good oral hygiene and how important it is to our overall physical health. How our physical health can affect oral health and

If you’ve been reading our dental education blogs, we’ve been talking about how poor oral health can lead to more serious health conditions. Today, we want to highlight a health condition that may negatively impact oral health and is quite

Okay, so you’ve got some decay, and you think you might need a filling. But you’ve heard an inlay is better that they’re more durable, or that your damage is so extensive you might need an onlay. What the heck