Tooth Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…
For those of you who feel a mouth full of silver or gold fillings is cosmetically appealing, you need not read any further. However, if you’re like me, and prefer [...]
January 2018
Fluoride & Your Health
What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and [...]
Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh
There’s a lot we can learn from looking into your mouth during a routine oral exam. Not only is the oral cavity a mirror of your overall health—it’s a sort [...]
Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Here's to Health in 2018! We care about you as patients and as friends too! As we all try to get healthier in the New Year, here are some common [...]
December 2017
Diabetes and Your Mouth
We could be first to know. Don’t let us be the last. Diabetes affects the blood chemistry and metabolism of its victims, threatening them with multiple serious disorders. But early [...]
Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch
Soft drinks are bad for your teeth in more ways than one. There’s sugar, and then there’s acidity. The sugar provides necessary food for the bad bacteria in your mouth. [...]
Heart Disease and Dental Care
Do I need to take an antibiotic before my dental appointment? Patients who have had rheumatic fever, certain heart disease, heart murmur, heart valve replacement or orthopedic joint replacement are [...]
Expiring Dental Insurance Benefits?
Use Them or Lose Them! What if someone gave you free money to spend on improving your smile? With one string attached: use it all by New Years', or lose [...]
November 2017
Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
The answer could be “yes!” Many patients, today, from teenagers to active retired people, enjoy the benefits and advantages of dental implants. Whether you’re missing just one tooth, several teeth, [...]
Is Snoring an Issue at Your House?
Do the walls of your house vibrate at night? Does your dog or cat sleep with his paws over his ears? If so, you may find some benefit in this [...]
