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Tips to Prevent Bad Breath

Tips to Prevent Bad Breath

Tips to Prevent Bad Breath Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be unpleasant to have and in some cases may even cause anxiety. Everybody occasionally has foul breath, especially after consuming meals like garlic, onions, or other pungent flavors. However,...

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month As part of National Gum Disease Awareness Month, people are encouraged to practice better oral health practices to prevent, diagnose, and treat gum disease. In addition to providing regular checkups and cleanings, our team is...

How to Keep Teeth Pearly White

How to Keep Teeth Pearly White

How to Keep Teeth Pearly White Teeth whitening aftercare is essential because your teeth's color will change over time. No one's teeth stay the same color forever. Instead, they'll darken and turn yellow due to everyday habits and food and drink. Once you have...

5 Signs You Need a Dental Checkup

5 Signs You Need a Dental Checkup

5 Signs You Need a Dental Checkup Are you noticing any signs that your dental health may be slipping? If so, it's essential to seek a dental checkup as soon as possible. A dental checkup is a routine procedure that all adults should undergo at least once a year. Many...

How to Properly Care For Your Toothbrush

How to Properly Care For Your Toothbrush

How to Properly Care For Your Toothbrush Keeping your teeth healthy and your gums clean is one of the most important parts of any oral hygiene routine. Brushing and flossing are the most common ways that we keep our teeth clean; this is why it’s critical that the...

Have You Been Naughty or Nice to Your Smile This Year?

Have You Been Naughty or Nice to Your Smile This Year?

Have You Been Naughty or Nice to Your Smile This Year? Have you been naughty or nice to your smile this year? It’s time to flip the page on 2022 and start fresh with a new year. If you have been neglecting your teeth, it’s important to be extra careful in 2023....

What is Periodontitis?

What is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis, also called gum disease, is a serious infection of the gums that damages soft tissues and destroys the bone that supports your teeth without treatment. The condition can result in the loosening of teeth or tooth loss. Adults are more likely to suffer...

What is TMJ?

What is TMJ?

If you experience throbbing tension headaches, pain when chewing or speaking, and soreness in your neck and shoulders, you might be experiencing the painful effects of TMJ disorder, an excruciating ailment that affects millions of Americans. This November is TMJ...

Dental Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Dental Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Dental Tips for a Healthy Halloween It's Halloween season, but bad dental hygiene shouldn't scare people away! The oral health of our little patients is very important to our team. Using Halloween as an opportunity to teach your children good oral hygiene habits can...

National Dental Hygiene Month

National Dental Hygiene Month

October is Dental Hygiene Awareness Month! By re-evaluating your dental hygiene regimen, you may want to give your teeth and gums a little extra attention this October. Everyone, young and old, can celebrate Dental Hygiene Month and the role dental hygienists play in...