What is Remineralization?
- posted: Sep. 17, 2024
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read More
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
- posted: Sep. 10, 2024
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read More
Summer Smiles
- posted: Sep. 03, 2024
The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read More
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
- posted: Aug. 27, 2024
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More
Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
- posted: Aug. 20, 2024
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read More
Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
- posted: Aug. 13, 2024
Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read More
The Dog Days of Summer
- posted: Aug. 06, 2024
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read More
Snack Attack
- posted: Jul. 30, 2024
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read More
Floss? Sticks? Picks? Which Should You Choose?
- posted: Jul. 23, 2024
You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read More
Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read More
Anemia and Your Oral Health
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read More
Tell us about your summer!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More
Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
- posted: Jun. 25, 2024
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can Read More
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child
- posted: Jun. 18, 2024
Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read More
When to Replace Fillings
- posted: Jun. 11, 2024
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read More
Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
- posted: Jun. 04, 2024
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read More