Best Times for Dental Appointments
Dental Appointments: Is There a “Best Time of Day” to See the Dentist? If you ask around, everyone has an opinion about the “best” time to see a doctor or …
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Dental Health
Dental Health: Having a healthy smile is completely obtainable—with just a little work and care! Good oral hygiene habits help prevent all kinds of problems in your teeth and gums. …
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer Oral cancer. The phrase alone evokes fear, so we avoid talking about it. If you notice any signs or experience any unusual symptoms, an …
Teaching Your Children How To Brush Their Teeth
Teaching a child to brush their teeth properly is harder task than many realize. Let’s face it, it is actually a pretty hard thing to explain. However, once the proper …
Taking Your Children To the Dentist: When Should You Start?
Making the best health decisions for our children can be overwhelming. Couple the normal parental anxiety with an abundance of opinions and advice readily available online, and parents of very …
Loose Teeth in Adults – What You Need to Know
Loose teeth are not common in adults. Unless there is an underlying problem or an accident, teeth should remain firmly attached and functional throughout an adult’s life. Unfortunately, some adults …
What are Dental Sealants
Brushing, flossing and oral rinses are the best way to keep your mouth clean and prevent cavities. However, due to the shape of some molars, it can be difficult to …
Dental Pain Relief
Unfortunately, sometimes we have to endure dental pain. Luckily, there are several pain-relief options available depending on the severity of the pain. Over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen are …
Tooth Fairy on Speed Dial: When do Children Lose Their Baby Teeth?
Parents often have questions about when their children will be losing their baby teeth. Sometimes it is because a lost tooth is a surprise (was that supposed to come out??) …
Root Canals: Ask the Expert
Our dentist answers some questions about Root Canals. When is a root canal recommended? Root canal therapy (RCT) is recommended when there is trauma or infection that extends into the …