• posted: Sep. 01, 2016
• tooth extraction

Removing a problem tooth (extraction) is a common dental procedure. But not all extractions are alike — depending on the type of tooth, its location and extenuating circumstances, you Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2016
• gum disease,  oral hygiene,  periodontal disease

After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2016
• tooth decay

Since the late 19th Century, dentists have used established protocols to successfully prevent and treat tooth decay. But there've been changes to this approach the last few years to Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2016
• oral health,  fluoride

In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover. Although it's safe for Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2016
• snoring,  sleep apnea

Sleep — you'll spend a third of your life in its blissful embrace. But it isn't a luxury: you need it as much as nutrition and exercise. An occasional Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2016
• tooth decay,  pediatric dentistry

Despite everyone’s best efforts, one of your child’s primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed to the point it might be lost prematurely. Saving it would require extensive treatment like Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2016
• cosmetic dentistry

You want to look your best for that once-in-a-lifetime moment — like your wedding day. It can also take time and effort: many people spend months losing weight or Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2016
• nutrition

One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). Read More

• posted: Jul. 06, 2016
• oral health,  oral hygiene,  nutrition

“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read More

• posted: Jun. 28, 2016
• root canal treatment

Root canal treatment can be an effective life preserver for a heavily decayed tooth. The question a lot of people ask, though, is how long might the tooth survive Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2016
• pediatric dentistry,  x-rays

It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2016
• teeth whitening

You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2016
• crowns

All crowns are designed to restore functionality to a damaged tooth. But crowns can differ from one another in their appearance, in the material they’re made from, and how Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2016
• oral health

Some things in life look worse than they really are. A condition known as “geographic tongue” is a good example: while it may look serious, it’s not a cause Read More

• posted: May 26, 2016

One of the most effective techniques for saving decayed or injured teeth is the root canal treatment. Yet when many people hear they need it, they become nervous at Read More

• posted: May 18, 2016
• oral health

Our bodies wage a continuous war against enemies too small to be seen with the naked eye. If we’re healthy, our immune system will stop the vast majority of Read More