All about Adult Braces
What you need to know if you’re an adult considering braces Guess what? Everyone deserves a smile they are proud of, no matter what their age. If you missed out on the opportunity to have orthodontia as a child, it isn’t
Kids Oral Health Series – How to Encourage Age-Appropriate Dental Habits at Home
The best kind of checkup is a cavity-free checkup. Moms and dads can help make this happen by encouraging kids to brush twice a day for two minutes and floss once a day. Of course the approach to dental care
Kid’s Oral Health Series – Why are Baby teeth important and what you need to know about caring for them
You might not actually think about your baby needing much in the way of oral care. After all, their gummy little smiles don’t exactly make you think of brushing your teeth. According to the American Dental Association, baby teeth are
The Cavity Connection: Why some people get them more than others
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
Cavities 101: Clearing up the confusion about Cavities
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
How do you detect Mouth or Oral Cancer? What you need to know
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
Some Wisdom about Wisdom Teeth – What you need to know about Wisdom Teeth Removal
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
How important is your smile?
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
Sleep Disturbances and Oral Health
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