Things You Should Know Before Getting an Oral Piercing
- posted: Dec. 09, 2025
Have you been thinking about getting an oral piercing lately? It could seem enticing because they look trendy or cool, but it’s worth know the health risks associated with oral Read More
Whitening Teeth with Braces
- posted: Dec. 02, 2025
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read More
Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
- posted: Nov. 25, 2025
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read More
Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
- posted: Nov. 18, 2025
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read More
Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
- posted: Nov. 11, 2025
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read More
Are dental X-rays safe?
- posted: Nov. 04, 2025
YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read More
Osteoporosis and Dental Health
- posted: Oct. 28, 2025
What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a Read More
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
- posted: Oct. 21, 2025
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read More
HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Oct. 14, 2025
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read More
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Oct. 07, 2025
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read More
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
- posted: Sep. 30, 2025
Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read More
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: Sep. 23, 2025
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read More
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
- posted: Sep. 16, 2025
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read More
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
- posted: Sep. 09, 2025
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More
Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
- posted: Sep. 02, 2025
On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read More
Children's Dental Milestones
- posted: Aug. 26, 2025
First word, first step, first day of school—these firsts are milestones every parent celebrates. And one of the earliest and most precious milestones is your baby’s first real smile! Keep that Read More