Children’s Teeth Q&A
Answers to some frequently-asked questions: Q: Why do we have two sets of teeth? A: A child needs teeth long before his or her jaw is big enough to accommodate the full set of adult teeth. Baby, or deciduous, teeth [...]
Tooth-Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…
For those of you who feel a mouth full of silver or gold fillings is cosmetically appealing, you need not read any further. However, if you’re like me, and prefer your fillings to look like natural teeth, then I have [...]
Fluoride & Your Health
What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and in most foods. Fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, [...]
Custom Made Prevention
Above average? Me? You may be five-foot-four, a C student, never starred at sports. And yet you may be ABOVE average—in your need for dental check-ups. While two visits a year is average, more appointments should be scheduled when either the [...]
The Routine Smile Exam
Good For More Than Just Your Teeth! When you visit our office for that routine hygiene appointment, our team does a lot more than just probe for cavities. In addition to caring for your teeth, we’re giving you the next [...]
Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste
Why is brushing with it important? Brushing with toothpaste is important for several reasons. First and foremost, a toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque, a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth that [...]
Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!
A simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities. It's the dreaded news that nobody wants to hear after a routine dental cleaning, you have some cavities that will need to be filled. And who could [...]
Tooth Decay Stages
How Does Tooth Decay Happen? What to know to keep your smile happy and healthy! Tooth decay isn't something that happens overnight—it occurs in stages. And the especially bad part is that once this process starts, it's all but impossible [...]
Asthma & Dentistry
Have Asthma? What You Should Know... Asthma is a common respiratory ailment affecting both children and adults. Characterized by shortness of breath and constriction of the airways, it can be pretty stressful for those experiencing an asthma attack. Luckily, individuals [...]
Are Cavities Contagious?
Yes, cavities are not just a personal problem. You might think of all bacteria as being harmful. However, many are beneficial or simply benign (causing neither harm nor benefit). And, in fact, out of all the bacteria in the human [...]