Category: General Dentistry

Indulge In New Year’s Eve Sweetness

The sweet treats of the holidays are over and it’s just about time to welcome in 2015. For those of you feeling a bit gloomy about saying goodbye to your favorite treats of the holiday season, give yourself one last hurrah by baking up a batch of eggnog truffle cups with a recipe from TasteOfHome.com…. Read more »

Say Hello To The New Year

Ready to party with those closest to you, while you rattle your noisemakers and welcome in 2015? We assume you have been good all year long, brushing your teeth, scheduling your twice-annual checkups, and brushing and flossing daily, of course. So for this special night, we hope you will indulge a bit with this simple… Read more »

Ringing In The New Year

It’s time to say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015 in style. As the clock approaches 12:00am and you reach for an effervescent beverage, better have something on hand the entire family can enjoy. Give the Autumn Chiller a try, recipe courtesy of Chow.com. Delicious and in the spirit of the holidays – and… Read more »

And A Sparkling New Year

The rush of the holidays is over and it’s finally time to ring in the New Year. When you’re celebrating with friends and family, making sure everyone feels a little extra special when the clock strikes midnight is the quintessential factor in achieving a successful celebration. In addition to the traditional glass of champagne, consider… Read more »

Dental Checkups: A True-or-False Quiz

When we encourage you to schedule your next visit in six months after you see us for a checkup, we do so with your best interest at heart. Even when you leave our office with a clean bill of oral health, maintaining consistent dental checkups provides you with a safety net for the long-term healthy,… Read more »

Home Hygiene: A True-Or-False Quiz

Do you brush your teeth every day and floss? How many times do you brush your teeth and are you sure you are flossing correctly? In addition to preventive care from our practice, your dental hygiene is extremely important to maintaining a healthy smile free of tooth decay and gum disease. To ensure you are doing… Read more »

Why Tooth Decay is Worrisome

Everything you (hopefully) learned as a child about preventing cavities still holds true. However, by the time they become adults, many people forget some of those lessons, like not snacking too often, and cavities remain the most common dental health issue. The reason they’re worrisome is because, when left untreated, a cavity (or hole) can… Read more »

The Thing About Teeth-Grinding

You won’t notice it immediately, but if you constantly grind your teeth, then eventually, the friction and pressure can damage your teeth and exhaust the jaws that move them. The thing about teeth-grinding, however, is that patients who do it dangerously often typically do so in their sleep, and therefore aren’t aware of it until… Read more »