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What Makes A Tooth Non-Restorable?
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.
A question that I had come up this week is "what does non-restorable mean in a dental context?". The basic answer is that non-restorable means that a tooth or appliance cannot Read more -
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
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Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
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What Causes Bad Breath--And What You Can Do About It!
posted: Jun. 27, 2021.
Bad breath—everyone has it sometimes, but what causes it? And what do you do when it becomes more than occasional? Bad breath occurs when your mouth’s bacteria break down proteins in Read more -
I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
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Are You Fed Up With Your Back Teeth?
posted: Jun. 19, 2021.
The more common phrase that you may have heard is “fed up to the back teeth” which indicates being bored or angry because a bad situation has continued for too long Read more -
Don't Fear the Dentist!
posted: Jun. 16, 2021.
Fear of going to the dentist didn’t make any top 10 lists I found on the internet, but it’s a sentiment I hear several times a week. The reason behind Read more -
What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
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Why Antibiotics Are Not Always The Answer
posted: Jun. 06, 2021.
Have you ever had a cold and asked your doctor to prescribe antibiotics? In this day and age, we tend to think that antibiotics can cure anything, but many commonly Read more -
After Your Root Canal: What You Should Do To Keep Your Tooth Healthy
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Many people have their root canal and think that once the root canal is finished, that's all they have to do. But If you’ve had a root canal, you should Read more -
Why Do I Have So Much Work To Do When I Come Every 6 Months?
posted: May 27, 2021.
Q: “I come every six months, how can I have so much work to do?” The six month dental check up is designed to identify dental problem areas at an earlier Read more -
Acid Attack!
posted: May 21, 2021.
Tooth enamel is like armor for your teeth. Though it is the hardest substance in your body, it is not invulnerable. Everyone is at risk, but teens and young adults Read more -
Changes to PreMedication for Joint Replacement
posted: May 15, 2021.
If you have a hip replacement or knee replacement, you may find that there are some changes to the recommendations for taking antibiotics prior to your dental appointments compared to Read more -
Don't Wait Until It Hurts!
posted: May 08, 2021.
“I’ll go to the dentist when the tooth hurts,” (or the variation “when my tooth bothers me”)—how many times have you heard this, or perhaps even said it? Do you Read more -
Do I Need A Crown?
posted: May 01, 2021.
My dentist recommended I have a crown. Do I have any other options? Let’s first look at what a crown is. A crown covers all the sides and the chewing surface Read more -
Dental Cavities: A Common Chronic Disease in the US
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
Dental cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. It is the process where bacteria in your mouth use refined carbohydrates (particularly sucrose) and produce Read more