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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
Beneficial Beverage or Damaging Drink?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Talking about a healthy diet usually means talking about food. After all, our teeth and gums need protein, vitamins, and minerals to stay strong and free from cavities and gum Read more
Sedation Dentistry Can Ease Dental Anxiety
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

Sedation dentistry can be a helpful solution for both adults and children alike who experience some level of nervousness or apprehension when it comes to visiting the dentist. With sedation Read more
The Benefits of a Bright Smile
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more
Are there foods that whiten teeth?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more
Crown Lengthening for a Less Gummy Smile
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.

Does your smile look gummy? If you feel like your gums are showing too much or that your teeth look too short, you may benefit from a crown lengthening cosmetic Read more
Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read more