Sugar and Your Teeth: 4 Common Questions

It's no secret that sugar is bad for your teeth. You probably first learned this in grade school, and if you're like many patients, you feel a twinge of guilt every time you reach for a sugary drink, knowing that you have a dental checkup coming…

Baby Teeth: Your Questions Answered

Taking care of your child's teeth early teaches them good habits that they can take with them into adulthood. Because baby teeth aren't permanent, many parents assume that they are not as important as permanent teeth. You may also assume that…

5 Ways to Teach Your Child Good Oral Health Habits

If you're the parent of a young child, you likely already understand the importance of oral hygiene to a child's overall health. Poor dental health can lead to cavities, tooth loss, and other complications. As a parent you can help teach your…

What to Expect as You Heal From Dental Implant Surgery

Dental implants are permanent porcelain teeth affixed to your jawbone and can be used to eat, speak and chew like your original teeth. Dental implants replace missing, decayed, or damaged teeth for a smile you can appreciate. The best way…

Want To Protect Your Dental Implant? Here Are A Few Things To Avoid

Dental implants are usually problem-free. In fact, implant restorations are successful more than 95% of the time. Thus, you can receive a dental implant with confidence. Still, certain actions may increase the likelihood that an implant will…

Intense Lower Jaw Pain? It Could Be Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

If you suffer from intense pain in your lower jaw that doesn't go away with prescription or OTC pain relievers, you might feel as though you have no other choice but to accept the pain and move on. The pain in your jaw may be due to temporomandibular…

A Happy Life With A Strong Smile – Tips For Daily Dental Health

Knowing that you have a bright and strong smile can go a long way toward improving your life. Setting aside the obvious dental health benefits, there are several mental health benefits as well. If you're not worried about someone else noticing…

The Many Benefits of Implant Dentistry

When it comes to replacing a lost tooth, few restorations are as comprehensive as dental implants. There are many reasons why you should consider this procedure when you have a missing tooth, including: Restoring Self-Confidence After…