Everyone loves a nice smile. Most people do what they can to keep their smile as white as it can be. A session for teeth whitening with Zoom! can be hundreds of dollars. Over the counter whitening products are cheaper, but what are the risks of using these products? Is it worth the savings? While […]

January is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This month is, at least partially, dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of maintaining dental health through pregnancy, attending to the dental health of young children and instilling within them a respect for the importance of dental health. The Center For Medicare and Medicaid Services is offering […]

This year the number of smokers in the United States has hit an all time low. Those who do smoke smoke less than smokers have in the past, with most only getting through half a pack a day. People are more likely to admit they’d like to quit and less likely to consider themselves addicted. […]

Pain relief has been as close as our finger tips for thousands of years. Reflexology is a form of massage beneficial for treating stress, illness, and pain. It involves massaging reflex points that are associated with different body organs and overall health. Reflex points are sometimes called meridian points. Reflexology can help dental patients in […]

Whether you know a few close talkers or unfortunately are one yourself, you want to feel comfortable when things get close. You don’t want to be caught in a situation that requires close interaction (your best friend is finally telling you that secret you’ve been dying to hear!) and realize that halitosis has made itself […]

For some people, a routine visit to the dentist can cause feelings of stress, panic and fear. Most people learn how to cope with the minor stresses of going to the dentist, but for those with dental anxiety or phobia, the thought of sitting in a dental chair can be extremely overwhelming. What Is Dental […]

Oral cancer can kill, like any other cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, in 2013, 42,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer patients have an 80 to 90 percent survival rate, if the cancer is found and treated in the early stages. If the cancer is undiagnosed until […]

Children can be very hard on their teeth. About 50 percent of children have some type of injury to their teeth before they reach adulthood. Children are both active and clumsy, and accidents to the mouth are very common. Teeth can be damaged during falls, fights, or sporting events. These injuries can be painful when […]

The major downside of drinking tea and coffee has always been the unpleasant stains that are left behind on the teeth after drinking them for an extended period of time. We’ve all seen the caricature of the tea-obsessed lady with scarily yellowed teeth. But after all this time, could tea and coffee actually be good […]

If you’ve ever had a cavity, then you’re probably already at least somewhat familiar with dental fillings. Dental fillings are what’s used to prevent the tooth from decaying any further and return it to its normal level of functionality. They essentially fill in the small hole that a cavity causes. There are many different types […]