ARE YOU SETTING WEIGHT LOSS GOALS? GREAT! Just remember to stay healthy—and that includes taking good care of your teeth while dieting! Connections Between Oral Health & Whole Body Health Our bodies are amazing. Sometimes we forget about the connections between…
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WE REALIZE THAT TEACHING HISTORY ISN’T one of our core services! But we also know that regardless of the subject matter, many of our modern-day comforts are the fruits of other people’s labors. Today, remarkable dentistry is more accessible, comfortable, and life…
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IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US... Our good intention to go through our nightly oral hygiene ritual before bedtime is there, but once in a while it just doesn’t happen! Not to worry. A rare, occasional slip-up isn’t a…
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IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US... Our good intention to go through our nightly oral hygiene ritual before bedtime is there, but once in a while it just doesn’t happen! Not to worry. A rare, occasional slip-up isn’t a…
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How can I straighten my teeth without making it obvious to everyone around me? Ask us about Invisalign, an alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign uses a custom made clear fabricated mouth piece to help align your teeth to their correct…
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A STRAW? HOW ON EARTH can a straw help protect my smile?! Well, it’s pretty simple, actually. Read on... Straws Can Help Minimize Exposure Beverages like iced coffee, sports drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and colas contribute to tooth staining, decay…
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OUR TEETH DEAL with a lot when we’re out and about. Basketball games, pie-eating contests, rogue popcorn kernels... it’s a rough life. Usually our teeth are strong enough (or we’re lucky enough) to not suffer any major problems. However, accidents…
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THE TOOTHBRUSH: One of the most basic, efficient tools of modern society! But as technology continues to progress, patients ask which is best—a manual toothbrush or an electric one? First of all, it’s important to note that most people can…
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WHEN IT’S WARM OUTSIDE we all enjoy our favorite warm weather foods and beverages! Have you ever considered how some of these affect your smile? You may be surprised. Here’s a short list of foods that can do some damage…
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WHAT IS AS BRITTLE AS GLASS and at the same time, the hardest substance in your body? Your tooth enamel! Each time you bite down it handles the equivalent of 160 pounds of pressure, time after time after time. Think…
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YES, REAL RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOP over time. We all know that. But there are certain situations where an incredible first impression goes a long, long way. One of those times is when you’re advancing your career and interviewing for jobs. 50% Of…
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LOOKING INSIDE SOMEONE’S MOUTH, members of a dental team can learn a lot! We can get clues about your diet, how sound you sleep, and perhaps whether or not you struggle with acid reflux. Acid Reflux Disease Is Very Common Today Acid…
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WE’RE BOMBARDED today by food choices and differing opinions about those choices. Trans-fats? Gluten? Vegan? What can we learn from our ancestors? 7,500 Years Ago People May Have Had Healthier Teeth Does that seem odd? Ancient people didn’t have modern…
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MEDICATIONS OFTEN HAVE frustrating side effects such as nausea or headaches. But did you know that dry mouth is also a common side effect of prescription drugs? Saliva Helps Keep Your Mouth Healthy There are over 400 medications that can affect…
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WHAT IF YOUR TOOTHBRUSH could be a force for good in the world? Pretty high expectations, right? But that’s exactly what the developers of Bogobrush are trying to do. It’s Like The Tom’s Shoes Concept The makers of the Bogobrush re-imagined…
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ARE YOU PREGNANT OR THINKING ABOUT becoming pregnant? Do you know someone who is pregnant? While you’re picking out tiny clothes and reading childcare books, remember the importance of your oral health! Pregnancy brings so many physical changes. You crave different things.…
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DURING MEDIEVAL TIMES, people believed they could cure a toothache by driving a nail into an oak tree. Silly, right? Today’s Misconceptions Are Different There are still some crazy ideas out there about teeth—ideas that have very little to do…
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