Nov 20, 2018 | Adult Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Your teeth can stain over time from coffee, wine, cigarettes, and other products, which may make you feel self-conscious and threaten the integrity of your tooth enamel. Over-the-counter teeth whitening products offer a convenient way to brighten your smile at home,...
Nov 16, 2018 | Adult Dentistry, Dental Care
Dental caries, which are also referred to as tooth decay or cavities, are one of the most widespread diseases today, but also among the most preventable conditions. When you eat certain foods, the bacteria on your teeth breaks them down and produces acids that have...
Nov 14, 2018 | Adult Dentistry, Patient Information
A few decades ago, it was believed that the biggest risk factor for gum (periodontal) disease was aging. Today we know that aging in itself doesn’t put you at risk for gum disease, and that other conditions may increase your susceptibility. Luckily, knowing the...
Nov 6, 2018 | Adult Dentistry
Winter may be upon us, and it’s pretty easy to beat the cold by adding on an extra layer or two of clothing. However, if your teeth are sensitive to the cold, you may want to think twice about having that snowball fight! Even one sip of an cool drink or bite of...
Nov 1, 2018 | Adult Dentistry
Over the years, sports participation by youths has grown steadily. It is estimated that 20 to 25 million youths participate in competitive sports. As a result of this growth in participation levels, incidence of injury has also increased. Some have reported sports to...
Oct 30, 2018 | Adult Dentistry, Patient Information
The vast majority of holidays are upon us, and for many of us that means engaging with plenty of friends, family and rekindling old connections. Although we should be excited for all of these forthcoming events, it behooves us to remember all of the goodies that can...