Don’t let embarrassment keep you from getting the dental attention that you need. No matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen a dentist or had your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist no one is going to judge you. A lot of people put off going to the dentist for one reason or another, [...]

Are your family members getting enough fluoride for their protection from tooth decay? Since the 1950’s community drinking water supplies have been treated with fluoride so you got a small dose every time you turned on the tap, but with the growing popularity of bottled water more and more people are taking advantage of the [...]

Did it ever occur to you that as an adult you might need advice about how and when to brush your teeth? Guess what, maybe you do. You may know for instance, that brushing and flossing after every meal is part of an ideal plan for home care, but did you know that there’s a [...]

Periodontal disease is just that, a disease. It affects your teeth and gums and the bone structure that supports them. It can also influence any other health issues that you may be dealing with. Once gum disease has advanced to the point of being diagnosed as periodontitis your dentist will recommend root planing and scraping, [...]

Your teeth will be more sensitive than usual for the first 48 hours or so after a whitening treatment, they will also be more susceptible to staining. Your dentist will recommend that you avoid those foods and drinks that are known to stain your teeth for at least a week. So what will you replace [...]