Being a good dental patient with excellent oral hygiene begins at a young age. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child begin see the dentist by the age 1, or within six months after the eruption of the first tooth. Primary teeth...
Going to your regular dental visits are important. At each visit, various procedures are done to evaluate the health of your teeth, gums, bone, and overall general oral health. First and foremost a review of your general health is taken. Your medical history is...
Have you ever gone to the dentist and the hygienist pokes around your gums, calls out some random numbers, and then tells you that you need to floss more because your gums are bleeding? Well there actually is a reason for all that madness! The main cause of bleeding...
We are always admiring people in magazines and on television with their perfectly white teeth and wondering how can I get my teeth to look so white while asking ourselves is it safe for my enamel. Well, let’s answer your long-awaited questions and put your mind at...
As we all know, bad breath or halitosis can impact us socially and personally. It can make us feel a bit uncomfortable at times and even to the point of affecting our self esteem, but rest assured it happens to everyone and there are options. Numerous studies confirm...
As dental caregivers one of the most common questions we get asked is, “Why do we fix cavities on baby teeth when they are not permanent and the cost to fix can sometimes be very expensive?” Baby teeth are important for many reason. Not only do they serve their...
