Our Dental Blog

Almost 5000 years ago, the first toothbrush was born. According to the American Dental Association, a “chew stick,” or a twig with a frayed end would suffice for cleaning teeth and removing debris was the earliest form of a toothbrush. Because this was inefficient...

Is your mouth feeling like sandpaper? The Sahara Desert? Stale bread? A dry mouth can be uncomfortable and bothersome, and while it happens to all of us once in a while, some folks experience dry mouth as a chronic condition, called Xerostomia. You might not know it,...

With the holidays just around the corner, there’s an awful lot to celebrate. Time will be spent with family and friends recalling special moments throughout the year and enjoying each other’s company. Drinks will be had to cheers accomplishments and friendships,...

Congratulations; you’re expecting! As you prepare your home for your little bundle of joy, we’re sure you have a million things on your mind – baby proofing, painting the nursery, crib shopping, reading pregnancy books and a whole other laundry list of things to...

Habits. This word might make you cringe, or you might think your habits aren’t really a big deal. Whatever side of the spectrum you find yourself on, any habits that are detrimental to your teeth are habits that you should immediately nix. Not brushing...

When we think of the dentist, we usually think of cleaning our teeth and gums. But, caring for the jaw is also critically important to your dental and overall health. TMJ and jaw issues can plague anyone. The good news is that treatment can provide relief and restore...

Are you afraid of the dentist? No need to shake in your shoes, because sedation dentistry might just change your life. We’re not being dramatic – it may really make that big of a difference. Picture this – you’re fast asleep, catching some serious Z’s,...

The faces on the magazine rack at your grocery store, news anchors on your local television network and 20-something social media models all have something in common – can you think of what that might be? If you guessed pearly white, straight as a picket fence...

You probably knew that bacteria can grow in a lot of places, but did you know that it can grow in your gums? You probably also knew that keeping your chompers squeaky clean is exceptionally important, but did you also know that sometimes keeping your mouth sparkling...