Making decisions is a natural part of life.
At the grocery store, you face the tough decision of whether to skip the ice cream aisle or indulge in a pint of Mint Chocolate Chip. During your bi-monthly visit to the hairdresser, you decide on a hair color and style. Even when relaxing at home, you make decisions (although somewhat easier ones) on what to watch on TV or which snack will satisfy that craving.

Receding economies, tides, hairlines…and gum lines? Gum recession is a very common dental condition that affects people no matter their overall mouth health. In fact, a lot of people don’t even know they have the beginning stages of gum recession until they see a dentist. Gum recession is a very real condition that, if left untreated, can be painful and cause a whole host of problems. If caught early, treatment is simple and can improve your quality of life.

Missing teeth are not only unhealthy for your mouth. They can also impact your overall health and self-esteem.

Nothing says adolescence quite like braces. If you’ve never had the pleasure of having them yourself, you probably know someone who does. And you probably know how difficult it can be to care for your teeth while braces are on.

Ask anyone and they’ll probably be able to rattle off a few healthy foods that you should eat every day- vegetables, fruits, proteins. These foods are notorious for doing your body a whole lot of good- but what about your teeth? Are the foods that are so good for your body, just as good for your mouth? The answers may surprise you.

Oral surgery is common for treating dental issues such as impacted wisdom teeth, implant placement, and corrective jaw surgery.

It’s that time of year again! Time for barbecues, hanging with friends and family at the beach or in your backyard paradise and enjoying adult beverages. And while it’s not limited to this particular time of year, Summer months seem to amplify the desire to drink alcoholic beverages.

No one can argue the importance of an x-ray for a potential broken bone, but what about an x-ray for your mouth? Why do you go to the dentist and wear that odd looking, ungodly heavy vest and slobber all over a plastic bite plate? Is my tooth broken? What are they looking for in there? And is this all safe?