Dental cavities are real, but so is cavity prevention. If you use these four tips on a regular basis, you will maintain a strong and healthy smile and you will also fight off tooth decay every chance you get: · Keep up on oral hygiene: It is very important that you brush your teeth every morning and every night, floss... read more »

Have you heard that only children are at risk of tooth decay? In reality, anyone can have tooth decay—though your children are generally more vulnerable than adults are. In fact, tooth decay is 400% more common than asthma between the ages of fourteen and seventeen. Similarly, 25% of children between one and four have some type of tooth decay while... read more »

Cavities are a common problem. Luckily, there are also many solutions, including fillings and crowns. But, while cavities are abundant, many misconceptions are shared as fact. To help you know the truth and best care for your smile, we are happy to offer a few important facts. You’ll Know When You Have a Cavity: Have you ever heard that you’ll... read more »

We are all probably pretty familiar with reasons one might go to the emergency room: maybe a broken leg, or a car accident. What kind of problems arise in the dental world? Read this article to find out. Bad Breath - if you deal with bad breath - you are not alone! More than 85% of people have bad breath... read more »

Fractured teeth or decaying ones can allow bacteria to enter into the pulp chamber at the center of the tooth. This can infect the nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues of the pulp and cause pulp death. The infection can spread to the tooth root and create an abscess there, which is a pus-filled pocket. The symptoms of abscess include... read more »

You kids don’t like their braces—in fact, they may hate them—but the braces are going to be around for a while. What can you do? You know braces are important, but how can you help your kids accept that? For starters, teaching you kids the numerous health benefits of braces can help them not only understand why they need them,... read more »

For many people, a missing tooth is solely a cosmetic consideration. In other words, if a patient loses a tooth in the so-called “smile zone,” then he or she rushes to get it replaced as quickly as possible. But if a patient loses a tooth that’s not generally visible (such as a molar), then that tooth may never be replaced.... read more »