'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house I couldn’t find my toothbrush … was it taken by my spouse??? The stockings were hung by the chimney with care. In hopes that maybe I’ll get a new Sonicare! And I need some more floss, all tied up with a bow, So the fact that mine has been empty... read more »
We all know someone with diabetes or may even struggle with diabetes ourselves. We also know that diabetes is a disease that affects our entire body, including our oral health. One of the main challenges of diabetes is controlling blood sugar. People with high blood sugar also have a higher concentration of sugar in their saliva, which puts them at... read more »
October is National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month so we wanted to share with you a few fun facts about our two amazing hygienists! Lisa has been a hygienist for over 30 years, and 15 of those are right here at our practice … so many of you have known Lisa for years. Lisa and her husband, Greg, have a son... read more »
As the hot days of August come to an end and we start to notice chilly nights and cooler mornings, we start thinking about the change to fall and back to school! We understand that schedules and routines go out the window during the summer, with non-existent bedtimes and meals and snacks whenever. It is important to get your child's... read more »
Despite its size (average of 3 inches or so), the tongue is an important organ of our body. Believe it or not, there are 8 different muscles that help the tongue to move. Unlike other muscles in our body, like our bicep or quads, the tongue muscles don't have a supporting bone that runs through it. And although your tongue... read more »
We got a call from a man (we'll call him Bob) after hours last week, complaining of a tooth that was throbbing and keeping him awake for the past few nights. He then admitted the tooth had been hurting him on and off for months. Why didn't he call us sooner?! For the simple reason that he was afraid of... read more »
Hopefully, we all follow our dentist’s recommendation of brushing our teeth twice a day. But how do we choose what kind of toothbrush is best? With all of the options available to us, it can be difficult to feel confident in what we’re using to keep those pearly whites staying pearly white! There actually really is no right or wrong answer or... read more »
It seems like common sense; baby teeth fall out, adult teeth come in. But sometimes there are certain teeth that don't ever come in, and it's not because they're impacted or stuck in the gums. When this happens, it could be because a tooth is congenitally missing, which means a person is actually born without a permanent tooth. Another word... read more »
We have patients come in quite often asking if they should whiten their teeth. That is not necessarily a question we can answer for you. The main reason you should definitively not whiten your teeth is if you have areas of untreated decay or infection present in your mouth. Whitening your teeth is a very personal matter. If you are... read more »
You get up early to get in a work-out before your kids wake up and start the hectic morning routine to get out the door. Then you’re at work for 8 hours before you drive to sports practices, make dinner and do all the other things required of your day before you finally fall into bed just to do it... read more »