Defeating Bad Breath
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is…
Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?
IS A SIMPLE SPOONFUL of ice cream enough to make you cringe because of the pain in your teeth? Do you have to be careful when you…
A Closer Look At Our Teeth
WE USE OUR TEETH all day, every day, for chewing, talking, and flashing big smiles at friends and family, but what are the structures…
Temporomandibular Disorders
OUR JAWS DO A LOT of work throughout the day, opening and closing over and over so that we can do ordinary things like…
Oral pH: A Delicate Balance
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in…
Canker Sores: Causes And Treatment
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED to enjoy one of your favorite foods, but that angry, swollen lump on your gums or…
Straight Teeth: Not Just About Looks
THE MOST OBVIOUS impact of orthodontic treatment is a straighter, more attractive smile. While it is true that we tend to perceive people with…
Orthodontic Treatment: One Phase Or Two?
AS A CULTURE, we tend to think of braces as a teenage experience, so it can be surprising to learn that the…
Root Canal Myths: Busted
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD someone begin a sentence “I’d rather have a root canal than…”? The negative portrayal of root canal treatment in our…
Kissing And Cavities
WE HOPE ALL OF our patients are excited for Valentine’s Day! We also hope the topic we’re about to discuss won’t spoil the romantic mood, but…