Category: Patient Education

Your Healthy Smile: 2 Confusing Foods

Just when you think you’re making the absolute best choices for a healthy smile, you learn that a food that is supposed to be beneficial is actually dangerous! When this happens once or twice, you may begin questioning everything you know about protecting your teeth and gums. Fortunately, we are happy to go over the… Read more »

Three Reasons Not To Ignore a Toothache

This is a busy time of year! If you aren’t taking on special projects and going out of town, then someone may be coming to visit you. If you start noticing (or have been noticing) a twinge in a tooth it can be tempting to close your eyes and hope it will “just go away.” However,… Read more »

Chewing: Good Habits Versus Bad Habits

Chewing is often a mindless task that you perform throughout the day, whether you’re eating a meal, snacking, or popping a piece of gum into your mouth. While you might not usually give it a second thought, we suggest that you do so right now! By becoming more familiar with the good and the bad… Read more »

Myth Or Fact?: Electric Toothbrushes

Have you been hearing mixed reviews from friends and family about electric toothbrushes? While you certainly have the best of intentions regarding your dental hygiene and the products you choose, you may find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place on this one. Rather than spending any more time trying to decide who… Read more »

Types Of Oral Health Problems

Are you curious about the different types of concerns that may affect your oral health? Perhaps you are very familiar with issues related to daily dental hygiene (or a lack thereof). However, maybe you have never given much thought to other areas of daily care that you might need to alter to further protect your… Read more »

Why Is My Breath Bad?

Most people wake up with less-than-fresh odors emanating from their mouths. Even loved ones usually prefer to wait until after the morning ritual of brushing teeth before engaging in conversation, at least up close. For some people, however, morning breath does not go away after their morning routines. As embarrassing as chronic bad breath can… Read more »

A Good Time To Schedule Your Checkup

It’s a new year and it is a great time to schedule your bi-annual dental cleaning and checkup. Preventive care is of the utmost importance when it comes to your dental health. Brushing twice daily for two minutes, flossing once a day, and using an anti-bacterial mouthwash are all ways to prevent harmful bacterial plaque… Read more »

Looking For Ways To Improve Your Smile? How About Veneers?

There are several ways you can improve your smile. You can change the shape of your teeth, fix chipped or broken teeth, whiten your teeth, and more. Some procedures are minor and non-invasive, some take longer than others, some are more invasive than others, and with some the finished product may last longer than others,… Read more »

How Do You Bond With Your Dentist?

Many people do bond with their dentist but in this play on words dental bonding is not about bonding with your dentist. It’s a dental procedure using a composite resin material that blends with your teeth. Dental bonding can give you a new smile and repair the functionality of damaged teeth. Have you heard of… Read more »

Not-So-Fun Facts About Gum Disease

Although its name is highly recognizable, you might not know all there is to know about gum disease. For instance, even if your gums don’t hurt, the disease can still be present, quietly destroying your periodontal tissues. Understanding the nuances of the condition can help you better protect your long-term oral health, either by preventing… Read more »