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Gum Disease: Causes, Signs & Risks
June 15th, 2022
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. It is a chronic infection that damages gum tissue and can potentially destroy the jaw bone. However, since this condition is typically painless, many individuals go years without receiving a... more »
Ouch! What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
October 11th, 2021
Discover what causes tooth sensitivity, common treatments, and how to prevent it. The holiday season is just around the corner! Don’t let enjoying a hot cocoa by the fire be ruined by nagging sensitive teeth. Discover the underlying cause of... more »
Getting back to the Basics of Dental Hygiene
July 9th, 2021
Get the most out of your at-home routine by getting back to the basics of dental hygiene. Routines are part of our daily lives and it is easy to let your mind’s autopilot take over. However, when it comes to your smile, relying on muscle... more »
What is the Best Way to Whiten Teeth?
June 9th, 2021
A brighter smile is just around the corner. Smiling can improve your mood, boost your immune system, and even make you appear more attractive to others. However, some people may try to hide their pearly whites because they are embarrassed by... more »
Teeth Grinding is on the Rise Due to Pandemic Stress
April 8th, 2021
Studies have shown that teeth grinding has increased during the pandemic; we can help protect your smile. Now that we're more than a year into a global pandemic, we are learning more about the variety of indirect effects that COVID-19 has had on the... more »
Keeping Your Loved One's Mouths Healthy as They Age
September 14th, 2020
As our parents age and need more care, don't forget that their oral health is an essential part of their overall health. There comes a time when we become caregivers to those that raised us. Instead of them shuttling us off to music lessons or karate,... more »
Dental Abscesses Don't Have to Be A Pain
July 13th, 2020
Dental abscesses may sound scary, but they are quickly treated and even preventable! The word abscess can conjure the old-fashioned image of someone with a towel tied around their head with a painful grimace on their face. Thankfully, those days are gone,... more »
Staying On Top Of Oral Health During COVID-19
April 7th, 2020
Let’s face it. None of us planned for 2020 to go quite this way. COVID-19 disruptions are reverberating across the globe on every level. From stock markets to our favorite Thai restaurant, life’s different for now. Many elective dental and medical... more »
Don’t Be Fooled: Vaping Is Just as Dangerous as Cigarettes
February 19th, 2020
People often think vaping and e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco, but recent studies prove otherwise. Decades of research has shown how addictive and dangerous smoking and using tobacco products can be. In an attempt to quit, some people turn to vaping as... more »