Dentistist Blog

Should I use dental floss before I brush my teeth? Or, is it better to floss after I brush my teeth? The answers to those questions have raged among…

Salt has many uses. It adds flavor to food, removes stains from clothing and can help scrub rust from metal. But did you know that this mineral also…

One of TV and movie actors’ most noticeable attributes is their dazzling smiles. Your smile can go from ordinary to extraordinary by letting…

Your mouth is a complicated ecosystem of components that work together to allow you to speak, chew, swallow and a host of other important functions. …

Dry mouth may be most commonly associated with feelings of anxiety, but it can also be a symptom of other health issues. The inadequate production of…

Most people have the privilege of being able to drink and eat whatever they want and whenever they want. It’s a luxury we take for granted…

The pleasure we get from eating the foods we love can make us smile. But what about the effects those foods are having on our teeth and gums? The…

There’s cavity-fighting fluoride in our water, our toothpaste and our mouthwash, so why is your dentist recommending applying fluoride directly…

Adults have a total of 32 teeth in their mouths. Keeping them at 32 throughout the years can be a challenge for some as old age, dental disease or…

Tooth decay. In the dental world, it’s public enemy #1 — a condition that affects both children and adults, and one that requires…

The mouth you have today is not the one you had long ago.   Your teeth’s nerves have become smaller, so that they are less sensitive when…