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Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: Read more -
Asthma and Your Mouth
posted: Dec. 16, 2018.
You wouldn’t think that something like asthma would affect your mouth, but surprise! It does. It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans have some form of asthma. Asthma is Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more -
Use It or Lose It!
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
Did you know many dental insurance benefits are based on the calendar year? Unused benefits don’t roll over, so once January 1, 2019 comes along, those benefits are lost to Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read more -
4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 20, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk Read more -
Tooth Tips for a Terrific Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
Just as its name implies, Thanksgiving is a time when we gather together to give thanks for what we’ve been given. And while you’re preparing to dig into that Thanksgiving Read more -
The Benefits of Good Oral Health
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
Clean teeth Healthy gums Fresh breath White smile These are just a few benefits of good oral health. What’s surprising to most people is that your oral hygiene plays a role in your overall Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Nov. 10, 2018.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be Read more -
Dental Anxiety: You Are Not Alone!
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
Many people become anxious at the dental office. You might be one of them. There are many reasons that people are anxious about dental work and it is important to Read more -
November 1st is National Brush Day!
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
November 1st is National Brush Day. It was created to encourage parents to keep kids' mouths healthy by brushing twice a day for two minutes each time. (You may hear Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Oct. 31, 2018.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
What You Need to Know About Crowns and Bridges
posted: Oct. 31, 2018.
Do you know what crowns and bridges can do for your smile? The restorations offer the ideal solution if you want to improve your appearance or protect fragile or damaged Read more -
Tips to Keep Your Teeth Safe During Trick or Treat!
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
Halloween is almost here, and along with it Trick or Treat times. Are there ways to make Halloween safer for your teeth or those of your child? First, make sure costumes are Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Oct. 21, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
What Filling is Right for You?
posted: Oct. 21, 2018.
Fillings can be done directly (meaning the material is put into your tooth and shaped) or indirectly (where a machine or a dental lab makes the filling from an impression Read more