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Aug 25, 2016, 8:13 PM
Bruxism is the clenching and/or grinding of teeth. While most of us clench or grind our teeth occasionally, bruxism occurs when the grinding and clenching become chronic. Once bruxism becomes a habit, your teeth and jaws can…
Aug 15, 2016, 5:41 PM
August 13th is National Left Handers Day! In honor of the holiday, we’ve put together a fun list of interesting trivia related to left-handedness.
Jul 25, 2016, 5:34 PM
It’s important to be well informed about any risks before receiving any type of body modification, and oral piercings are no exception. If you’re considering getting an oral piercing, there are a few things that we here at…
Jul 15, 2016, 6:59 PM
Many of our patients have asked about used baking soda to brush their teeth. There are some definite advantages and disadvantages to using baking soda and we want to make sure our patients are well informed regarding the pros…
Jun 28, 2016, 6:04 PM
The 4th of July is just days away, so we thought it would be fun to find out what kind of dental hygiene our Founding Fathers might have practiced! In addition, there are a few wooden-teeth related misconceptions that we’d…
Jun 20, 2016, 8:22 PM
More and more people are choosing to eat organic these days. The reasons include ecological concerns, a desire to eat fresher, less processed foods, and concerns about food safety. Unfortunately, eating organic can be pricey…
May 25, 2016, 5:51 PM
We know exactly how endearing it is to see a baby peacefully sucking on his or her thumb. It’s a soothing comfort for a child, but there may also be a chance that it’s causing potential trouble for your child’s future mouth…
May 16, 2016, 8:10 PM
We’ve noticed in our office that many of our patients use the terms ‘plaque’ and ‘tartar’ interchangeably when asking about the bacteria or buildup on their teeth. Our office puts a strong emphasis on patient education and we…
Apr 27, 2016, 8:03 PM
had cold sores at one time in their lives and another 25% of those will suffer from continued outbreaks over time. Anyone can become infected with the cold sore virus. Once infected, the virus stays in your system forever.
Apr 15, 2016, 2:59 PM
Dental anxiety is very real and is suffered by a staggering amount of Americans. In fact, we have patients whose dental anxiety keep them from seeking treatment for tooth pain until they can hardly bear it any longer!…