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Oral changes with age
Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be concerned about cavities? Here you will ...
Fluoride
For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that ...
Brushing
Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off ...
Denture Care
Dentures today are made from very advanced materials designed to give you a natural appearance.
However, keep ...
Emergency Care
A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the ...
Fillings
The following are commonly asked questions regarding dental fillings.
Are dental amalgams safe? Is it ...
General Dentistry
The first line of defense against oral health problems
In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care ...
Infection Control
Standards and Best Practice
With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and ...
Latex Allergy
Naturally occurring latex has been linked in recent years to allergic reactions in people who use such products as ...
Medication and Heart Disease
Certain kinds of medications can have an adverse effect on your teeth.
Long ago, children exposed to ...
Oral Piercing
Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today’s society. ...
The Preventive Program
Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and ...
Tobacco
Dentistry health care that works: tobacco
The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle ...
Flossing
What is flossing?
Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a ...
Fluoride Facts
For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is ...
Mouth Rinses
The Food and Drug Administration classifies mouth rinses into two categories - therapeutic and cosmetic.
In ...
Nutrition and Your Teeth
It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your oral ...
Periodontal Exams
Periodontal exams are vital in the maintenance of your oral health as they are used to assess the health of your ...
Prevention Tips for Children
Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child's first ...
Sealants
Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of ...
Seniors and Oral Health
More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false ...
What is Tooth Decay?
Plaque is an insidious substance—a colorless, sticky film—that blankets your teeth and creates an environment in ...
Women and Tooth Care
Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That’s because the physical changes they undergo ...
X-Rays
When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as ...