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What Your Gums Are Trying to Tell You
April 15, 2025
One of the challenges that we face as dentists and dental hygienists is the fact that many dental conditions are asymptomatic in the early stages. The word "asymptomatic" means that they don't cause any symptoms
4 Important Reasons to Keep Up With Regular Cleanings
April 8, 2025
It should come as no surprise that some of the worst dental situations we see are in patients who do not see the dentist regularly. And the longer someone has been away from the dentist, the harder it is to get back in the habit
Caring for Your Dental Bridge
April 1, 2025
If you've recently gotten a dental bridge placed, you're probably relieved to finally have your smile back and be able to eat the foods you like again.
Conventional Dentures vs. Overdentures
March 25, 2025
Tooth loss is still treated by dentures, but there are now special kinds of dentures called overdentures that integrate the latest dental implant technology. Here's the difference between traditional dentures and overdentures
A Quick & Simple Bad Breath Prevention Tip
March 18, 2025
Did you know there is a super simple way to help prevent bad breath that you should actually already be doing? This should already be part of your dental hygiene routine in order to prevent tooth decay
The Truth About Charcoal Teeth Whitening & Oral Health
March 11, 2025
There's been a lot of hype around the Internet, social media and even on store shelves about using charcoal for its teeth whitening affects. Like any trendy new dental hygiene tip, we decided to take a closer look at the charcoal teeth whitening trend,
3 Key Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay in Babies & Toddlers
March 4, 2025
Caring for a baby or toddler's dental health is very different that caring for your own or an older child's. Here are a few pieces of advice for ensuring the littles members of you family start life with healthy, cavity-free smiles.
What Your Toothbrush Is Trying to Tell You
February 25, 2025
Despite being something that we do everyday, we find that patients have a a surprising amount of trouble brushing and flossing correctly. Dental hygiene is key to preventing dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease
Upgrade Your Dental Hygiene With the Latest Tech
February 18, 2025
Dentistry is a field of healthcare that is always advancing and improving. The technology that dentists have in their practices certainly has changed and gotten better over the years.
A Guide to Dental Implants Vocabulary
February 11, 2025
Whether you're in the process of getting dental implants or just exploring them as a treatment possibility, it is helpful to know some of the terms that we use when discussing implants.