Straight talk – the best time for braces
Straight Talk: The Best Time for Braces Is your child starting to lose baby teeth? If so, you might want to shift your focus from playing the tooth fa...
Smoking and your mouth
Smoking, Your Mouth, and Your Health There are no ifs, ands, or “butts” about it: smoking can be detrimental to oral health. Beyond the ba...
Your child’s sippy cup – friend or foe?
Your Child’s Sippy Cup: Is it a Friend or Foe? Shaped like your child’s favorite action heroes and in every vibrant color imaginable, sipp...
Sealants: A simple way to fight decay
Sealants: A Simple Way to Fight Tooth Decay Does it feel like pulling teeth to get your child to brush and floss every day? Instilling good hygiene in...
6 ways medicine can sabotage your smile
Mind Your Meds: 6 Ways Medicine Can Sabotage Your Smile Be honest: do you take the time to read through the lengthy medical pamphlets attached to your...
Receding gums: Are your teeth in peril?
Receding Gums: Are Your Teeth in Peril? No cavities, no problem, right? Wrong! Even the straightest and whitest of teeth can fall prey to a serious ca...
Oral yeast infections
Oral Yeast Infections: Yes, They’re Common – and Contagious! The last thing you would think to talk to your dentist about is a yeast infecti...
Evaluating floss alternatives
Not a Fan of Flossing? Try These Alternatives. First there was the toothpick, then there was floss, and now there are a bevy of new dental tools makin...
Simple ways to stop thumb sucking
No Crying Necessary: Simple Ways to Stop Thumb Sucking At first it was adorable, but now it has become worrisome. Starting to fear your child is addic...
Dental problems parents pass down to children
Nature vs. Nurture: Dental Problems Parents Pass Down To Children Parents, in particular, want to know: does DNA predetermine dental health? It’...
The story on canker sores
Mystery Solved: The Story on Canker Sores Canker sores are quite literally a sensitive issue, but someone has to talk about it! What are canker sores...
Sealants: Stop cavities before they begin
Sealants: Stop Cavities Before They Begin Imagine you could protect your smile and preserve good oral health. Would you do it? In all likelihood the a...
5 tips to manage your child’s dental anxiety
5 Tips to Manage Your Child’s Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is prevalent among young children and, in many cases, can stem from an adult’s...
Let’s clear the air – Smokeless tobacco still means trouble!
Let’s Clear The Air: Smokeless Tobacco Still Means Trouble! Chew it, dip it, suck it or “snuff” it–there’s no smoke involved...
In defense of root canals – the unsung hero of dental care
In Defense of Root Canals: The Unsung Hero of Dental Care Think you might need a root canal? It’s not the end of the world, nor is it as torturo...
How to recognize and prevent gum disease
How to Recognize and Prevent Gum Disease Gum disease affects approximately half of all Americans. While that’s a startling statistic, what’...
How to care for your infant’s oral health
How to Care for Your Infant’s Oral Health Teeth or no teeth, your infant’s oral health should always be a top priority. But, how are you s...
High tech toothbrushes – Is it worth going electric?
High-Tech Toothbrushes: Is It Worth Going Electric? The verdict is in: electric toothbrushes are here to stay, and they mean business for your teeth!...
Gum removal – Going to great lengths for your smile
Gum Removal: Going to Great Lengths for Your Smile Unless you were blessed with a perfect smile, something’s usually got to give in order to imp...
Flossing, brushing and beyond – care for teeth with braces
Flossing, Brushing, and Beyond: How to Care for Teeth with Braces Somewhere between the braces, wires, and rubber bands in your mouth lie your teeth,...
Fix chips, cracks and other problems
Fix Chips, Cracks, and Other Problems with Dental Bonding Teeth chip, crack, decay, and discolor over time. All too often, people accept this and thei...
Tooth myths debunked
Fact or Fiction? Five Popular Tooth Myths Debunked Forget the tooth fairy! Far too many tales are being told about teeth and it’s time to clear...
Eating right for dental health
Eating Right for Dental Health: What to Consume and Avoid Dental health starts in the…kitchen? You read that correctly! Of course, brushing, flo...
Dry mouth – is it sneaking past your radar?
Dry Mouth: Is It Sneaking Past Your Radar? A dental epidemic is brewing, and it’s called Xerostomia, or “Dry Mouth”. It sounds innoc...
Dentist or detective?
Dentist or Detective? Major Health Clues Your Mouth Provides Chew on this for a minute: just by glancing inside your mouth, your dentist can tell you...
