• posted: Feb. 19, 2015
• dental implant,  replacing teeth,  missing tooth

If you've lost one or more of your teeth due to tooth decay, trauma, gum disease or a failed root canal, there are a variety of ways that our Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2015
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

For a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, it takes a lifetime of personal and professional care. Starting your child’s daily hygiene with the first tooth eruption is a Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2015
• root canal

The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2015
• dental implants,  orthodontics

Normally, teeth erupt and grow in a symmetrical alignment: on the top palate, for example, the two central incisors take center stage; on either side are the lateral incisors, Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2015
• oral health,  dental injuries,  mouthguards,  sports dentistry

Just as you would expect, we highly recommend the use of protective mouthguards to anyone participating in contact sports or rigorous physical exercise. The primary reasons we feel this Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2015
• fillings

It takes a lot of skill, experience, talent and artistry to create tooth restorations that look so natural that no one can tell them apart from the originals. To Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2015
• cosmetic gum surgery

We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2014
• wisdom teeth

The third molars, called “wisdom teeth” because they usually become visible when a person is 17 to 25 — supposedly the time we achieve wisdom, may have adverse effects Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2014
• oral health,  oral hygiene

If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2014
• baby teeth

At no other time in a person’s life will their teeth and mouth change as rapidly as it will between infancy and adolescence. In this short span an entire Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2014
• genetics

It is sometimes hard to believe all of the features and characteristics that we inherit from our parents. Whether you're tall, short, blue-eyed or blonde, you can usually attribute Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2014
• snoring,  sleep apnea

Q: What is sleep apnea, and how common is it? A: Obstructive sleep apnea is a type of sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) in which the airflow to the lungs is Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2014
• oral health

You've probably never thought of the saliva swishing around in your mouth as amazing. The fact is, though, life would be a lot harder without it. Digestion would be Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2014
• oral health,  dental injury

Contrary to what you might think, a knocked out tooth doesn’t inevitably mean tooth loss. Time is of the essence — the shorter the interval between injury and replanting Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2014
• gum disease

Today, many people are taking positive steps to reduce the risks posed by major health problems like cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. But there’s one disease that makes Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2014
• tooth extraction

Many people view a tooth extraction (removal) as a major ordeal; but from a dentist’s standpoint it’s a routine procedure. That’s not to say, though, that all extractions are Read More