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A Little Info About Gum Disease

Unlike a common cold or flu, you can’t wait out a dental disease by treating its symptoms and hoping that it goes away soon. Tooth decay and gum disease, the two most common forms of chronic dental disease, are progressive infections, and will continue to grow worse the longer they remain untreated. In the case […]

Checkups & Cleanings – The Most Important Dental Treatment

It’s the most common form of dental treatment, and everyone should make the visit to their dentists on a regular basis. Either because or in spite of their popularity, checkups and cleanings are also the most frequently ignored dental treatment, which makes all other dental issues even more prevalent. As the most efficient way for […]

3 Common Things that Contribute to Tooth Loss

Maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile can be simple, but it’s an ongoing, lifelong process. Some of the most common reasons for tooth loss are dental diseases – like cavities and gum disease – that are easily preventable with a good hygiene routine and regular visits to your dentist. To help increase your chances of preserving […]

3 Things About Root Canals You Might Not Know

If you’ve been told that you need root canal treatment (RCT) and have never had the procedure before, then you may have several questions before feeling comfortable with it. For many patients, the idea of root canal treatment has been unjustly characterized as an intense, unpleasant, or unnecessary experience. The truth, though, is that root […]

Do We Inherit Our Dental Health?

You inherit a lot of traits from your parents and grandparents, from your hair and eye color, to your height and facial features. In some ways, you might also inherit traits that can affect the long-term state of your dental health. While good hygiene and regular dental care are almost entirely under your control, some […]

A Brief History of Dental Implants

Considering the necessity of teeth to eat and speak properly, it should be no surprise that the quest to replace lost or extracted teeth is an ancient one. However, today’s methods and materials are far more advanced than our ancestors could have imagined. Innovative dental porcelain can closely mimic the natural light-reflecting properties of your […]

4 Family Fun Activities at Next Weekend’s Vintage Whites Market

While you may think of a vintage market as an exclusively adult shopping experience, the Vintage Whites Market has made a name for themselves creating an exciting, family-fun atmosphere. From the Pioneer Woman herself, to live music, this isn’t your average weekend market. This company travels from city to city creating a rollicking good time […]

6 Facts You Might Not Already Know About Plaque

Even though practically every commercial for dental hygiene in history has warned you about the dangers of plaque, they hardly ever go into detail about what plaque actually is. Plaque is often said in the same breath with the phrase, “Plaque and tartar,” but the distinction between the two matters quite a bit. So in […]

5 Quick Answers to Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs

If you’re one of the many patients considering cosmetic dentistry for the first time, you may have some questions. It’s totally understandable to feel a little nervous about something new, so we collected 5 frequently asked questions about cosmetic dentistry from our patients and boiled down the answers into short responses. Let’s get right to it! […]

So Your Tooth’s Extracted–Now What?

There are many reasons you might get a tooth extracted. The one you may be the most familiar with is, of course, wisdom tooth extraction. After you remove wisdom teeth, however, there’s nothing left to do. If you have a tooth removed for other reasons, such as it’s broken, cracked, infected, or dead, you still […]