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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let’s face it – toothaches are not fun. Some tooth pain is sharp and shooting, others can be dull and throbbing. The pain can be constant or intermittent, or may be a direct response to cold or hot drinks, sweets or pressure from chewing. Tooth decay causes tooth pain when the pulp of the tooth […]

A bacteria called Fusobacterium Nucleatum is one of the most plentiful species found in the mouth. This bacteria is associated with the plaque that causes gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Recently, scientists have found this damaging bacteria in up to 50% of all colon cancer tumors! In fact, colon cancer cells have concentrations […]

Did you know that your tongue can give you important clues about your health? Aging, stress, infections and medication issues can all exhibit signs on your tongue. Read on for some changes to pay attention to if they appear on your tongue: Creamy white spots may be a fungal infection called thrush. Other lacy or […]

Do you know that your oral health is connected in a big way to your overall health? As dentists, we can tell a lot about the status of your general health just by examining your mouth. This is because signs and symptoms of many health conditions can appear in the oral cavity. It’s just one […]