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What Causes Gum Recession
October 23, 2025
You may have heard of receding gums, but still need to know how to prevent it and what causes it. Many people first notice gum recession when their teeth start looking longer than they used to. While their teeth are still the same size, the gums have started pulling away from the teeth, exposing more…
How Your Teeth Got Their Names
October 16, 2025
When you visit the dentist, especially if you’re getting work done, such as a dental crown, you may hear dentists talking in a strange combination of names and numbers when describing locations in your mouth. While each tooth has its own individual number, every type of tooth in your mouth also has a name. While…
How Effective Is Whitening Toothpaste?
October 9, 2025
The number of teeth whitening options available to patients just seems to grow and grow. With so many products and treatments available, it’s hard to know which are the most effective. The most accessible option is whitening toothpaste, but how does this enhanced version of an everyday product stack up against the best teeth whitening…
How Braces Work
October 2, 2025
Braces are such a common treatment, we take it for granted that everyone knows how they work. However, we’ve realized that it may not be that obvious how this clever system of brackets and wires results in a straighter smile and a healthier bite alignment. Traditional braces consist of brackets that are fixed on each…
Top Dental Concerns for Seniors
September 25, 2025
While the basics of dental hygiene are the same at every age—brushing, flossing & healthy eating habits—risks and concerns for older adults are different than younger adults and kids. Being aware of these concerns may help you make be more aware of your own dental health and make more informed decisions as you age. Old…
The 2 Types of Tooth Stains & How We Deal With Them
September 18, 2025
If you don’t see “pearly whites” when you smile, you may be considering a teeth whitening. Despite nickname for teeth, the truth is very few of us go about our daily lives with a “pearly white” smile. While no one’s teeth are naturally pure white (teeth are naturally off-white), that doesn’t change the association of…
How to Make Oral Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
September 11, 2025
From sheet masks to adult coloring books to meditation apps, self-care is all the rage these days. We don’t see any reason why your dental health and oral hygiene can’t be part of this new, trendy way of making yourself feel and function better. We even think it might make caring for your smile more…
Stress Can Wreak Havoc on Your Teeth
September 4, 2025
We all have those days. It’s easy to lose track of your personal health needs when you want to pull your hair out. Here are a few stress-related dental issues you may not be noticing and what you can do about them. Body tension is one of the most common symptoms of stress and poses…
Teeth Cleanings With Braces
August 28, 2025
If you have braces, you’re probably very excited about seeing your brand new smile. However, that smile might not be as bright as you thought if you don’t take proper care of your teeth during your orthodontic treatment. While your at home dental hygiene routine may change a little while you have braces (we’ll do…
Your Guide to At-Home Teeth Whitening
August 21, 2025
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments that patients ask us about. Luckily, it is also one of the easiest and most affordable. There are two types of professional whitening offered by mosts dentists: in-office and at-home. While the in-office treatment can be done quickly, usually in a single visit that lasts…
Yes, Custom Mouthguards Really Are Better
August 14, 2025
As dentists, we’re nuts about prevention, and one of the biggest ways you can prevent the need for emergency dental care is to wear a mouthguard. There are two major types of mouthguards: nightguards and sportsguards. Both come in over-the-counter and custom dentist-prescribed versions. Here’s why the latter is a better choice! First, the basics….
Just Got a Crown? Here Are Some At-Home Care Tips
August 7, 2025
Getting a dental crown is a very common treatment. In an ideal world, all of our patients would have healthy strong teeth that never needed repair, but the reality is that we perform crown procedures quite frequently and they’re essential to keeping your smile strong and healthy after something goes wrong. If you’ve just had…
