What Causes Crooked Teeth?
WHY DO ADULT TEETH come in crooked so often even though baby teeth always seem to be straight? It turns out that a number of different…
Common Toothbrush Mistakes To Avoid
MAINTAINING GOOD DENTAL health isn’t just about the quantity of your brushing — it’s also about the quality. There are several mistakes many…
Pacifiers, Thumb Sucking, And Baby’s Teeth
IT’S NOT ALWAYS easy to know the best thing to do as a parent. Every child is different and there isn’t a handy instruction manual. One question on…
Dental Scaling And Root Planing: The Basics
ROUTINE PROFESSIONAL DENTAL cleanings by your dental hygienist include scaling, or the careful removal of plaque and tartar from around…
How Does Swimming Affect Teeth?
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED any extra sensitivity in your teeth after a fun afternoon swimming? You aren’t imagining things, though it usually…
Why Are Natural Teeth Better Than Implants?
ONE OF THE MOST important goals dentists — and especially endodontists — have is to help our patients keep their natural teeth whenever possible, and modern…
What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?
THERE ARE A LOT of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many…
Smile To Improve Your Day — And Your Health!
“IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to frown than to smile,” the old cliché goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns…
How Braces Work
WE ALL KNOW THAT braces shift misaligned teeth into their proper position over time, but have you ever wondered exactly how…
How Clean Is Your Tongue?
“BRUSH YOUR TEETH for two full minutes twice a day, and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how…