If you’ve ever been told you have a cavity, you know what comes next: getting a filling. There are four main types of filling materials,...

What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil,...

Imagine losing a front tooth due to a sports injury, or painfully cracking a tooth due to habitual teeth grinding. The trauma of the...

You've heard of dental fillings and crowns, but have you heard of inlays and onlays? In the past, dental crowns were always the go-to...

Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are incredibly important! They play a big role in a growing child’s speech, digestion, and social...

Diet sodas may be a tempting choice for people seeking to cut down on sugar and calorie intake, but the truth is that “diet” sodas may...

Have you been thinking about choosing a New Year’s resolution lately? Among the most common New Year’s resolutions are ones related to...

Wish you could improve your smile? Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and many view an attractive smile as an...

November is National Diabetes Month, and we want to do our part in raising awareness of the effects of diabetes on oral health! An...

Do you use an electric toothbrush or a regular one? Does one type seem like it cleans your teeth better than the other? The truth is that...

Do you ever feel self conscious about your breath? Bad breath happens to everyone at some point or another, but chronic bad breath (aka...

Have you ever seen white-ish or yellow-ish lumps that look like they are embedded in the back of your throat? These are likely tonsil...

Are you trying to cut down on sugar? As dentists and health professionals, we definitely support that choice! But be aware: though many...

How has life changed for you in the past 18 months? Have there been any changes to your daily routines and habits? From lockdowns and...

cariogenic car·​i·​o·​gen·​ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- \ adjective producing or promoting the development of tooth decay 1 Did you...

Have you ever had a dental emergency and not known what to do? Taking immediate action before visiting your dentist can prevent the issue...

Do you floss before or after brushing? Which one should you do first? This was actually a topic of much good-natured debate among...

Gum disease may be very common and have quite serious and permanent consequences if left untreated, but it is also very treatable at...

Beyond their picture-perfect appearance, an even smile is way more important for mouth health than you might think! Straight teeth...

Wish you had straighter teeth, but don’t want a mouth full of metal brackets and wires? Invisible aligners could be a great choice for...