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Brushing: A Lifetime Habit Does your child’s brushing more resemble a lumberjack sawing trees in half or a gentle massage? If it’s the former, they may be in for a lifetime of sensitive teeth, bonding treatments, and receding gums. But not to

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This year’s slogan hits two very important concepts for keeping our kids’ dental health in tip-top shape. The 2018 slogan is: “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a

Brushing: A Lifetime Habit Does your child’s brushing more resemble a lumberjack sawing trees in half or a gentle massage? If it’s the former, they may be in for a lifetime of sensitive teeth, bonding treatments, and receding gums. But not to

The most common disease in the United States The most common disease in the United States is not what you may think. Heart disease, stroke or cancer come to mind, when gum disease is actually the single most prevalent disease in

With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons, most notably that the pain often comes and

Don’t Like Flossing? Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Order! When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? If you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually

To avoid gum disease, a solid oral care regime is imperative Brush twice a day, floss at night, and use mouthwash. This is the familiar refrain, so let's step away from that simple 3-step plan and look at other ways to

Wisdom Teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens and early twenties. When these teeth are aligned correctly and healthy, they can be a part of a healthy mouth. However, most

Tooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions After a tooth extraction, the healing process begins. A blood clot must form to stop any bleeding and protect the empty socket. Bite down on a piece of gauze for 30-45 minutes immediately after your extraction. If

A smile just isn't a smile if it's incomplete. Missing teeth cause a host of problems, from difficulty speaking and eating to low self-confidence to jawbone deterioration. Don't give up on your smile. Advances in dental materials and technology have made full and