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Teeth grinding is a common oral health issue, with a variety of possible causes. And while teeth grinding is annoying for you and anyone sleeping in the same room, it’s more than just an inconvenience. Teeth grinding can cause permanent teeth damage and even tooth loss if left unaddressed. It…

A famous French chef once quipped “tell me what you eat and I’ll tell you who you are” and those words are true. Diet shapes every aspect of our lives, including our oral health. Our teeth and gums are how we eat, and thus the first phase of the digestive…

With the growing popularity of dental implants as a solution for lost or missing teeth, there’s been a great deal of discussion of the difference between dental implants and general dentistry. While both are important and can improve the patient’s quality of life, they do distinct things and work in…

December is National Handwashing Month, which seeks to educate us all as to the importance of regular handwashing and the role it plays in health and hygiene. Due to the COVID pandemic, we’re all especially aware this year of the importance of handwashing in preventing the spread and transfer of…

This is a special time of the year, for folks of all faiths around the world. With so many celebrations going on, it’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of things. And while we may be facing some additional challenges in finding safe and healthy ways to celebrate,…

Get in early! Schedule your appointments now before the schedule fills up! Each year, millions of dollars are wasted by not maxing out your dental benefits or using up the money set aside in your FSA. Most dental insurance companies reset their “benefit year” starting on January 1st. This means…

While teeth are ideally a uniform shiny white, white spots on teeth may be both unsightly and unnerving. What causes this kind of discoloration? Is something wrong? What can I do about it? As it turns out, we know what causes white spots on teeth and most of the time…

Many people are nervous if not afraid of going to the dentist. It’s a fear rooted in pop culture–how many times have you seen it on TV, especially in cartoons? And while every dentist can assure you that for most common procedures there’s minimal if any discomfort to the patient,…

Ideally, your teeth will last a lifetime, giving you a bright and happy smile for all of your days. However things do happen and sometimes teeth become damaged or diseased and may need repair or even replacing. One of the more common procedures used to address a damaged or infected…

Gum disease is perhaps the most common oral health issue in the United States, with a majority of American adults dealing with some version of it every year. Gum diseases result from gum infections, which occur when bacteria take up residence inside the gum line and cause all manner of…