Tooth Decay Can Cause Future Problems for Kids

Most people don’t worry if their children get a cavity or two. Unfortunately, tooth decay can have an impact on can impact, development, nutrition, and behavior. Identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a silent epidemic, tooth decay...

I Can’t Give Up my Coffee!!

You’ve probably seen what coffee can do to a cup. Those brown stains that you see left on your cup are also sticking to your teeth. Coffee is especially hard on your teeth due to an ingredient called tannic acid, which gets into the grooves and pits of your tooth...

Oral Health Tips for Seniors

Getting older brings lots of changes, and it also means increased risk for oral health problems. Even if you practice good dental hygiene, there are some issues that may arise in your senior years. Your dentist and doctor can help you as these challenges come along....

How do I Choose a Toothpaste?

Just about everyone knows you should use toothpaste when brushing your teeth, because it helps remove plaque and bacteria and prevents gum disease. However, it can be overwhelming to see all the toothpaste choices in your drugstore. How do you find the right...

Dental Bridges

If you are missing any teeth, you probably would like to find a way to close that gap and restore your smile. The solution may be a dental bridge, which consists of two tooth crowns being placed on each end of the gap and a replacement tooth or teeth in between....

WaterLase Makes Dental Treatment More Comfortable

Part of what triggers dental anxiety is the noise and unpleasantness generated by dental drills. These tools work via friction, which causes heat and may produce pain. Consequently, most dentists suggest anesthesia when using a drill, leading to lip and tissue...