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As we start to feel a chill in the air, notice leaves changing color and falling, we begin to anticipate the upcoming holiday season. As autumn approaches, many children all around the nation begin dreaming of the delicious treats they will collect by the sack-full this Halloween. To a child, Halloween is a wickedly wonderful… Continue reading

Severe periodontitis is the advanced stage of periodontal (gum) disease that causes irreversible damage to the bone and tissue supporting your teeth. Researchers have long recognized the prevalence of this disease in American adults. However, a paper titled, “Global Burden of Periodontisis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression” suggests that this problem may be bigger than… Continue reading

There’s good news if you didn’t have braces as a teenager and are tired of your crooked teeth! Perhaps you had braces when you were younger only to have your teeth shift back because you didn’t wear your retainers. If you struggle with the appearance of your smile as an adult you have some new… Continue reading

If you have one or more missing teeth and need a reliable permanent solution for tooth replacement you may want to learn more about the effectiveness of dental implants. Unlike other temporary tooth replacement options like dentures, partials or bridges, dental implants offer permanent replacement teeth that look, function and feel like natural teeth. The… Continue reading

Similar to a head ache, belly ache or back ache, consistent tooth ache pain is not an ailment you want to overlook. There are a number of things that can cause a tooth ache from tooth decay to a loose tooth. Tooth sensitivity and impacted wisdom teeth are other common causes for aching teeth. If… Continue reading

Do you love your teeth? Are you always looking for ways to brighten your smile? If you care about your oral health, you may want to consider eating foods that actually help your teeth. Come on, your teeth are yours to keep for a lifetime, isn’t it time to show your teeth some love? There… Continue reading

Christmas is right around the corner. That means that Santa and his elves are watching every move you make to see if you should be on the “Naughty” or “Nice” list this year. Santa is very concerned about your dental hygiene and your dental health. Will your dental hygiene land you on the “Nice” list… Continue reading

Cavities, also called dental caries are the largest common chronic childhood disease. Recent findings now point to studies that have found cavities to be contagious as an infectious disease. Sound crazy? I have a question for all of you mothers out there. How many of you have cleaned off your child’s pacifier by putting it… Continue reading

The consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among Americans is higher than ever before. While you may be helping replenish lost hydration when gulping down a sports drink, most people don’t realize they could actually be harming their pearly whites by consuming these refreshing beverages. In addition to regular dental cleanings, there are a… Continue reading

Are you are tired of your crooked teeth? Are you fed up with using whitening toothpaste and over the counter whitening strips that are not giving you the bright white smile you were hoping for? You deserve more, and so does your smile. Cosmetic dentistry offers dental patients more and more opportunities to correct imperfect… Continue reading