
Seven Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Teeth
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareDo you find yourself wincing with tooth pain when you sip hot coffee or take a bite of an ice cream cone? Or do you find brushing your teeth to be uncomfortable? These are classic signs of sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity usually occurs when…

Healthy Gift Alternatives to Candy and Chocolate
General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive CareDuring the holiday season there are so many people to give gifts: teachers, neighbors, party hosts, the mailman, etc. The easy go-to for these small tokens of appreciation is chocolate and candy. While it's ok to enjoy sweet treats in moderation,…

What to Do in the Event of a Dental Emergency
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareDo you know what to do if you wake up in the middle of the night with an unrelenting toothache or your child bursts through the front door with a chipped tooth? Sudden tooth pain or injury can be painful and stressful, so it’s important to…

Five Tips for Buying a Toothbrush
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareDid you know that if you follow dental guidelines to brush for two minutes twice a day, you’ll spend 1,460 minutes brushing your teeth each year? That’s quite a long time, so you want to make sure that the toothbrush you use is comfortable…

Four Effective Solutions for Sensitive Teeth
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareHave you ever taken a bite of an ice cream cone or sipped your morning coffee only to have your teeth ache with pain? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans—one in eight people to be precise—suffer from tooth sensitivity. Tooth…

Healthy Summer Snacks for Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareOn a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like a cool, refreshing treat. Unfortunately, many of the go-to summer treats—like ice cream, popsicles, and iced coffee—are full of sugar. Too much sugar can be harmful to your teeth. Why? It all…

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Dental Care Tips, Preventive Care??Oral cancer is any type of cancer that forms in the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, and roof or floor of the mouth. According to the American Cancer Society, around 55,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year and 11,000…

The Benefits of In-Office Teeth Whitening
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive CareA bright, white smile can go a long way to improve your confidence and make you feel good about yourself. While regular brushing and cleanings at the dentist office can help keep your teeth healthy, sometimes an extra boost is needed to let…

How to Correctly Brush Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Preventive Care?Remember back to the early days of the pandemic when we all had to relearn the correct way to wash our hands? Many people admitted to not ever knowing the how to clean their hands the right way. So, while you probably think you know the correct…

Six New Year’s Resolutions for Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips, Preventive CareEvery New Year’s people make resolutions to improve themselves and their lives. Let your teeth get in on the action this year and resolve to take better care of them! Want an easy place to start? Choose one (or more) of these resolutions for…

Holiday Foods That are Harmful for Your Teeth
Dental Care Tips, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive Care?The holiday season is filled with sweets and treats that only come around once a year. It may be tempting to overindulge, but keep in mind that certain foods and drinks are extra bad for your teeth (not to mention your waistline). Below is…

Protect Your Teeth as You Age
General Dentistry, Preventive CareGetting older often means aching backs, hip replacements, and trouble hearing. Just as other parts of our bodies change as we get older, our teeth change as well! However, if cared for properly, your teeth can last you a lifetime. For adults…