Smiling boosts endorphins for the people who do it and those who receive it! A healthy, vibrant smile can work wonders for a person's self-esteem and self-confidence. It's good for your mental and physical, including your heart! Smiling is also contagious and it's one of the reasons people smile more over the holidays, as they are happier and in a... read more »
Winter is a busy time of year with all the festivities going on around us. This holiday season, we have some simple tips to help you and your family navigate the snowy months while keeping your mouth healthy and strong! Speaking of holidays, whether you're indulging in spicy wassail, eggnog or a good merlot, your teeth can pay the price... read more »
Thanksgiving will soon be here, and once again, we will be reminiscing about all the things we are grateful for. For our dental team, that means letting our patients know how thankful we are to get to care for you and your loved ones' smiles all year round! We work hard to provide consistent, excellent dental care so you and... read more »
Dental fillings have come a long way since beeswax was used thousands of years ago and amalgam fillings (made with a mix of metals such as silver and mercury) have been used for more than 100 years now to repair teeth with cavities. Gold, porcelain, silver amalgam or composite resin fillings are popular today. Don’t Ignore That Cavity Cavities don't... read more »
Halloween candy, like most sugary treats, isn't good for your smile. But we often let our guard down over the holiday season as we celebrate the closing of another year starting with Halloween. The good news, all candies aren't equally harmful, so there are some things you can do to protect your family's smiles while enjoying this season! Gorging on... read more »
Toothaches are never fun but it feels even worse when it is your child who is suffering from tooth pain. In fact, toothaches are fairly common in children. Fortunately, while waiting for your child to be seen, there are some things you can do at home to help your child feel less miserable. As soon as your child complains of... read more »
When it comes to your smile, the better you take care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis, the healthier and more attractive it will be! Just like showering or taking a bath every day helps you look and feel your best, your mouth needs to be cleaned as well, especially since you are feeding oral bacteria whenever... read more »
Toothaches aren't fun under any circumstance and they can be serious. Whether you find yourself facing a toothache because of a cracked tooth, broken filling or an infection, you should never ignore it because the pain is telling you something is wrong and shouldn't be ignored. Toothaches don't heal on their own. If you have a tooth infection, ignoring it... read more »
Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss? In fact, three out of four adults in our country experience gingivitis and can be caused by poor oral hygiene, an unhealthy diet, aging or taking particular medications. Gum disease is the umbrella term for gingivitis and periodontitis. Depending on the stage of gum disease, you... read more »
Growing up, your parents likely instilled in you the necessity of brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time if you wanted to keep your teeth healthy and strong. But if you have been struggling to maintain this essential oral hygiene habit, we have some tips to help you get your smile back on track. This is... read more »
