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• posted: Jan. 11, 2018
• dental implants,  smoking

If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2018
• oral health

Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? For many of us, these pledges reflect a sincere desire for self-improvement—whether it's in terms of our career, our personal Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2017
• root canal

Which would you rather have — the flu or a root canal procedure? Nearly 80 percent of people recently surveyed by the American Association of Endodontists wisely chose the Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2017
• loose tooth

Although periodontal (gum) disease usually affects your gums first, your teeth may eventually suffer. That’s because the disease can damage both attaching gum tissues and supporting bone. One advanced sign Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2017
• root canal treatment

Most first-time root canal treatments achieve their purpose in saving an internally decayed tooth and extending its life to match those of the patient’s non-decayed teeth. Occasionally, though, a Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2017
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

Transforming your smile with veneers, crowns or other restorations could be a life-changing decision. To help make that change a successful one, it’s possible to fit you with a Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2017
• pediatric dentistry

As a parent you want your child to have the best possible start in life. One of the greatest gifts you can provide them is a positive experience in Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2017
• teething

Teething is a normal part of your baby’s dental development. That doesn’t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby. This natural process occurs as your child’s primary Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2017
• toothache

If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2017
• nutrition,  tmj disorders

We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2017
• snoring,  sleep apnea

For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2017
• tooth extraction

Removing a problem tooth (extraction) is a common dental procedure. But not all extractions are alike — depending on the type of tooth, its location and extenuating circumstances, you Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2017
• bruxism

It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones! The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• nutrition,  oral health

Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2017
• oral hygiene

October brings fall leaves, pumpkins — and National Dental Hygiene Month. As you change your summer clothes for a fall wardrobe, it may also be time to change your Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2017
• dental implants

There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike Read More