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I am quite sure that you have heard this before, that your mouth can give you and your Family Dentist hints of problems with your health. There have been many articles written on the subject. The Wall Street Journal published one a few years ago titled, “If Your Teeth Could Talk.”  The Mayo Clinic just…

According to most healthcare professionals, saliva is a very important part of a healthy body. But what happens when we don't have enough of it? Many of us have experienced that uncomfortable feeling of "cotton-mouth" or dry mouth from time to time. Known to medical experts as xerostomia, this condition arises from not having enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. This…

Ever wonder why we have so much saliva?Saliva neutralizes acids that can erode your teeth. Plaque produces acid that causes cavities.  Acids can also be found in many of the foods we eat and a lot of different beverages that we drink.  Another way that we can get acid in our mouth is through acid-reflux…

Now that you have that Big, Beautiful Smile, we want to make sure you keep it!So now that you’ve completed your orthodontic treatment and your wisdom teeth have been taken out, how do you maintain that winning smile? Right after treatment is completed, your Orthodontist will recommend that you wear your retainers 24 hours a…

...specifically, the health of your teeth, that is.A recent study published in the Journal of General Dentistry found that energy and sports drinks contain so much sugar and acid that they start destroying teeth after only five days of consistent use. Thirty to 50 percent of American teens use energy drinks, the paper says, and up to 62…

Looking for a little "pick-me-up" for the Spring...a quick way to brighten up your look? More than 10 million patients have had their smiles brightened by Zoom, the quickest, easiest, and safe way to effectively whiten your teeth.Zoom is the only in-office system that has variable intensity setting so each treatment can be customized to…

One of the first questions people ask when considering Invisalign invisible braces is, "How much do they cost?" Imagine their surprise when they discover that the cost of these invisible aligners are comparable to the cost for traditional metal braces.And with dental insurance and a flexible spending account (or similar health savings plan), Invisalign Teen®…

Thank you so much for letting me take the picture after my mom and I received our crowns. It's so ironic that we both had a tooth that broke and each needed a crown within a week of each other! We appreciate the top quality care we received and the friendliness of your entire office…

Osteonecrosis means "areas of dead bone." It can occur in one or more bones, quite frequently the knee of hip, as a result of treatment with cortisone-like drugs such as prednisone, or after an injury. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone disease which affects the maxilla- and the mandible- areas of the…

For the fortunate ones, sleep is a  nightly ritual that leads to rested and refreshed mornings, though not everyone is so lucky. Many, for various reasons, find the time spent sleeping less than productive. Instead of waking up in the morning feeling fresh and revitalized, many experience a tenderness in their face or mouth, have…

Dental implants may look like a screw, but are not "screwed in." They are placed by an oral surgeon into a prepared cavity that your bone knits around. It takes approximately three months to integrate into the bone. It is then restored with a crown by your dentist.  Dental implants are not painful. True, it…

Acid breaks tooth structure down (aka, decalcification). Fluoride recalcifies the teeth. This process is known as re-mineralization. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in the soil. It was first discovered in Colorado Springs, CO. It was referred to as a serendipity finding because scientists were looking for the cause of spotty enamel and discovered little to no…