The holiday season is in full swing, and at this festive time of year we will enjoy many fun occasions with family and friends. Most of these luncheons, dinners, cocktail parties and tree-trimming celebrations center on food and drink. Before you dive headfirst into latkes, cookies and hot chocolate, give a thought to your dental […]

You are keeping your teeth and gums healthy by brushing twice a day, flossing daily and visiting the dentist for semi-annual cleanings and exams. But there may be some things that you are doing that can damage your teeth – and you may not even realize it. Drinking too much alcohol and caffeine. Both of […]

We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables every day can lower our risk of certain diseases and aid in weight control. But did you know that more fruits and veggies can help with dental health too? September is Fruits & Veggies – More Matters month and the perfect time to focus on incorporating […]

Dry mouth is an uncomfortable condition where the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva. The condition is known medically as xerostomia – but the unpleasant symptoms rate far more than a “zero” in discomfort and nuisance. There are many methods that you can try to alleviate dry mouth, but for a long-term […]

One of the more frequent questions that we get at our practice is “Do I really have to floss my teeth?” The quick answer is a resounding “Yes!!” Regular flossing stimulates your gums and removes food particles and damaging plaque where a toothbrush cannot reach, including between your teeth and under the gum line. The next […]

Let’s face it – some of us could use some help with our breath. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be caused by poor oral health habits and may be made worse by smoking and eating certain foods. Bad breath may also be a sign of other health problems. Brushing and flossing every day […]

Did you know that a mocha Frappuccino drink has more than three times the amount of sugar than a chocolate-covered, cream-filled doughnut? Bacteria that feed on the sugars in food and drinks forms plaque and acids that can cause tooth decay. Too much sugar in the diet also causes weight gain, increases the risk of […]

If your teeth could talk, what do you think they might say to you? After all, your teeth watch every bit of food and drink that passes your lips. They observe how often you brush your teeth and floss, and keep track of those times when you might skimp on your oral care routine. Use […]