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To Floss Or Not To Floss?

When you spend time thinking about your dental hygiene, you may discover that you come up with some new ideas that you assume might work for you. For instance, you may convince yourself that if you brush more often than twice a day, you will be able to skip flossing. We applaud your attempt at […]

When Should I Schedule An Oral Cancer Screening?

Almost 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States. The disease claims the lives of over 8,000 people each year. Catching it early is vital to successfully treating oral cancer. When you schedule checkups and cleanings at least every six months with your dentist, you’re not just setting an appointment to […]

Oral Health: Things Aren’t Always As They Seem!

When you are making your way through your dental hygiene session, you might find that some of the information we provided you during your last checkup has become a bit fuzzy, so you do your best to fill in the missing details the best that you can. Unfortunately, if you make assumptions about your smile and your […]

2 Hazards Of Bottled Water (And Solutions)

Have you ever given any thought to the bottle of water you pick up from the convenience store and carry with you throughout the day? How about when you go ahead and re-fill that bottle of water and use it for the entire week? Do your children do the same thing? This seemingly harmless, convenient […]

3 Reasons To Smile About 2016

As you look back over the past year, you may find that it’s quite the collage of good times, challenging times, expected things, and surprises. However the year unfolded for you, there are certainly a few very good reasons to smile about the year that is just about to draw to a close. From our […]

3 Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers

Are you hoping to spread some smile safeguarding joy this year as you sneak little gifts into stockings? Don’t let your dental hygiene dreams fall flat! We have some helpful and easy suggestions for every member of your family. […]

Don’t Forget About 2016 Insurance Benefits!

We know you’d like to be focusing on all things merry and bright at the moment, so we will make this short and sweet! This is your helpful reminder from your friendly dental team: Don’t forget about your dental insurance benefits for 2016. If yours are about to expire along with the current year, it’s […]

Cosmetic Dentistry Quiz: What’s What?

Would you say that you have a solid handle on all things related to cosmetic dentistry and how it can help your smile? Or, do you feel like you have at least heard of different treatment options but you would be hard pressed to offer up a very detailed description on any of them? An […]

Toothpaste Time: Do You Know The Facts?

Have you ever taken a glance at your tube of toothpaste and realized you never received any type of formal education (or even a casual education) about your paste? Perhaps you have long wondered whether gel or paste is better, if flavor matters, and how much you should really be using for effective dental hygiene. […]

Receding Gums: Why It Happens (And What You Can Do)

When you end up dealing with receding gums, you might not have much of an idea regarding how it happened, if something serious is wrong, or what you need to do going forward. This is one of the main reasons we suggest you come in to our practice twice annually (preferably every six months). We […]