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When a Child Gets a Toothache

Nov 24, 2022

Toothaches are never fun, particularly for little kids who might not know what’s happening.

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How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?

Nov 10, 2022

Diabetes (any type) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve.

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Happy Halloween From the Dentist!

Oct 26, 2022

Why is sugar so bad for our teeth? Because harmful oral bacteria love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth. Even though tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, it is very vulnerable to erosion by acid.

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How Can We Guard Against Gum Recession?

Oct 13, 2022

Many people have the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people. That’s where the saying “long in the tooth” came from, but it can start at any age. While we can’t do anything about a risk factor like genetics, there are many we can...

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Attention Parents: Follow These Teeth Tips

Sep 29, 2022

Parents can do a few different things to give their kids’ smiles a healthy start.

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How Do We Find the Right Toothpaste

Sep 15, 2022

There are so many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an entire aisle of toothpaste options to choose from, we want to help our patients narrow things down a little based on their individual dental health needs.

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When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?

Aug 24, 2022

A pacifier or thumb/finger-sucking habit that lasts beyond the toddler years can have a negative impact on a child’s teeth and jaws.

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Can We Smile Our Way to Better Health?

Aug 10, 2022

It’s not actually true that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Smiling takes at least ten muscles while frowning requires as few as six. We think the saying should be changed to “smile to burn more calories!” And that isn’t the only health...

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When to Expect Baby Teeth to Appear

Jul 27, 2022

A couple of the biggest rites of passage in childhood are the first baby teeth coming in and the first adult teeth coming in.

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How Do Swimming and Diving Affect Teeth?

Jul 13, 2022

“Swimmer’s calculus” sounds more like advanced mathematics than anything to do with teeth.

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How to Get Ready for the First Dental Visit

Jun 23, 2022

Parents can do a lot to help their child come into the dentist’s office feeling relaxed and positive.

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Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!

Jun 09, 2022

There won’t be a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth. We’ll be starting with the crown and going down to the roots. Everything visible above the gums is the crown, which has three layers.

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What Can Parents Do About Teething?

May 26, 2022

Some of us remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention how hard it was to chew.

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Chewing Ice Is Bad for Our Teeth

May 11, 2022

We hear a lot that it’s bad to chew ice. It’s because ice can do a lot of damage to our teeth and gums.

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How to Protect Against Childhood Tooth Injuries

Apr 27, 2022

Childhood is a time of scraped knees and bumps and bruises as kids run around discovering the world.

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Oral Cancer Awareness Month Is Here!

Apr 13, 2022

Staying informed about the symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer is incredibly important. We oral health professionals are on the front lines of the battle against oral cancer, and we want to recruit our patients to fight with us.

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The Tooth Fairy Across Time and Cultures

Mar 23, 2022

One of the most prominent figures of the magic of childhood is the Tooth Fairy. However, depending on where and when you are, the traditions around lost baby teeth are very different from what we have in our culture!

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Pioneers of Women in Dentistry

Mar 09, 2022

March is women’s history month so we’re celebrating two trailblazers for women dentists in North America.

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Training a Generation of Flossing Masters

Feb 23, 2022

Next to brushing, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing.

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The First Black Woman Dentist in the US

Feb 10, 2022

Ida Gray was born in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867. She became an orphan when her mother died in her early teens, after which she went to live with her aunt in Cincinnati. While Gray attended segregated public schools alongside her aunt’s three...

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Oral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half

Jan 26, 2022

Sugar goes by many names and hides where we’d least expect it. Molasses and maltose? Sugar. Corn syrup and sucrose? Sugar. Honey and agave nectar? They’re sugar too!

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Dental Health: Men Vs. Women

Jan 12, 2022

Men and women have a lot in common. However, they face significantly different challenges when it comes to keeping their teeth and gums healthy.

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Let’s Answer Some Dental FAQs!

Dec 22, 2021

A lot of patients and parents of patients come to us with the same dental health questions, so let’s have a quick FAQ session!

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What to Do With a Knocked-Out Tooth?

Dec 09, 2021

Losing baby teeth is a totally normal part of a child’s development. However, what happens if an adult tooth gets knocked out? This counts as a serious dental emergency.

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What’s in Toothpaste?

Nov 24, 2021

Most of the time, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride.

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November Is TMJ Awareness Month

Nov 10, 2021

Small, fibrous disks act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw joints.

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The Main Causes of Childhood Caries

Oct 27, 2021

What loves sugar just as much as kids? Cavity-causing bacteria.

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Beware of TikTok Dental Fads!

Oct 13, 2021

Unless the dentist is on TikTok, it’s not a great platform to get dental health advice from.

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Dental Sealants for Cavity Prevention

Sep 22, 2021

There are many pits and grooves in the chewing surface of a molar where bacteria can grow and lead to cavities.

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The Advanced Dental Care of Ancient China

Sep 08, 2021

Rudimentary dental extractions were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC.

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How We Breathe Impacts our Teeth for Life

Aug 25, 2021

Mouth-breathing can cause all kinds of short-term issues. Many of them are connected to poor sleep quality from getting insufficient oxygen by breathing through the mouth.

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The Decayed Teeth of Early Modern England

Aug 11, 2021

There was something rotten in the state of England during the Early Modern Era: everyone’s sweet tooth!

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40% of Kids Have a Cavity by Age 11!

Jul 28, 2021

Two out of every five kids will end up with one or more cavities by their eleventh birthday.

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Dental Health of Early Native Americans

Jul 14, 2021

When we picture people of earlier eras, particularly pre-industrial ones, we tend to assume that they must have had really bad teeth.

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Bad Breath: A Big Deal in Medieval England

Jun 09, 2021

In the middle ages, the English didn’t understand much about cavities or gum disease, but they did put a huge emphasis on having fresh breath.

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A Snoring Habit Could Mean Sleep Apnea

May 26, 2021

Around 1 in 5 children with a snoring habit get it from sleep apnea.

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3 of History’s Strangest Teeth Traditions

May 13, 2021

Throughout history, different cultures have come up with some pretty unusual solutions for dental health problems.

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Types of Dental Careers

Apr 14, 2021

What does a career in dentistry look like? Being a dentist is an incredibly rewarding career, and beyond helping our patients maintain lifelong healthy smiles, we hope our team inspires at least a few budding dentists out there!

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Plan Ahead for the First Loose Tooth!

Mar 24, 2021

A great way to make the prospect of losing that first baby tooth less scary is to help kids see it as a rite of passage.

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The First Woman to Earn a Dental Degree

Mar 11, 2021

It’s women’s history month, which makes it a great time to celebrate a pretty awesome lady.

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The Role of Saliva

Feb 25, 2021

What is spit for? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health.

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Eating Disorders Versus Oral Health

Feb 11, 2021

When we think of the damage that eating disorders can do, we probably first think of the psychological toll and life-threatening malnutrition.

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Lip and Tongue Ties

Jan 21, 2021

Did you know that it is possible to be tongue-tied in a medical sense?

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Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and Treatments

Jan 13, 2021

Nothing ruins a cozy mug of hot cocoa faster than the jolt of pain from sensitive teeth.

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Oral Health in Cold and Flu Season

Dec 23, 2020

What does a toothbrush have to do with cold and flu season? More than you’d think!

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Are Oral Piercings Worth the Risks?

Dec 09, 2020

Why would dental health professionals want to weigh in on oral piercings?

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Why We’re Thankful for the Dentist

Nov 25, 2020

It’s that time of the year when we take stock of what we’re thankful for.

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What Causes Bleeding Gums

Nov 11, 2020

There are several reasons gum tissue might end up bleeding, and not just because of gum disease.

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Strange and Fascinating Animal Teeth

Oct 28, 2020

We’re the experts on human teeth, but there are lots of other interesting teeth out there.

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Sugar Versus Our Teeth

Oct 14, 2020

Sugar is the greatest nemesis of the dental profession and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy smile.

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Choosing the Best Toothbrush

Sep 23, 2020

Centuries ago, people didn’t have many options for how to keep their teeth clean.

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How Medicine and Oral Health Intersect

Sep 09, 2020

We all know that medications can have side effects. If you tried, you could probably hear the voice in pharmaceutical commercials rattling off some of the most common ones in your head. We bring it up because those side effects often include oral...

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Habits We Don’t Realize Hurt Our Teeth

Aug 26, 2020

Tooth enamel ranks between steel and titanium on the Mohs Hardness Scale.

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Get the Most out of Your Toothbrush

Aug 12, 2020

An important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy is your toothbrush.

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White Spots and Other Dental Stains

Jul 22, 2020

We all want white, straight, beautiful teeth so that we can dazzle everyone with our smiles. Unfortunately, sometimes stains can get in the way of this goal, and they come in several different types. Let’s take a look at a few of the main types of...

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Defeat Bad Breath with a Tongue Scraper

Jul 08, 2020

One of the main things people overlook about a daily oral hygiene routine is cleaning their tongues. That’s right, it doesn’t stop with brushing twice a day for two minutes with a soft-bristled brush and flossing daily. The rough surface of the tongue...

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Your Teeth Are Not Tools!

Jun 24, 2020

Human teeth are awesome. We wouldn’t have dedicated our professional lives to working with them if we didn’t think so. There are so many things they can do, from chewing food to providing support for the structure of our faces to facilitating clear...

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Tooth Anatomy 101

Jun 10, 2020

How much do you know about what’s on the inside of your teeth? Let’s take a quick look! We feel that the more our patients know about the structure and anatomy of teeth, the better they will understand how to take good care of them and how important...

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The Basics of Enamel Hypoplasia

May 27, 2020

The amount of work it takes to keep a smile healthy and strong can vary from person to person. For some people, simply sticking to a good daily regimen of brushing and flossing and visiting the dentist a couple times a year is enough to keep the...

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Chewing Ice Puts Teeth at Risk

May 13, 2020

You’ve probably heard before that it’s bad to chew ice, but do you know why that is? Let’s take a closer look at the damage ice can do to teeth and why many people want to chew ice in the first place.

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Oral pH: The Chemistry of Healthy Mouths

Apr 22, 2020

Most of us learn a little about the pH scale in our science classes as teenagers. What does that have to do with oral health, though? A lot, actually, which is why we’re going to take this opportunity to give our patients a quick refresher on...

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Let’s Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer

Apr 08, 2020

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer in 2020. The death rate of these types of cancer has been decreasing over the last three decades, and we want to help continue that trend by...

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What Are All Those X-Rays For?

Mar 25, 2020

Just about anyone who’s been to the dentist has had dental X-rays taken. How much do you know about the role they play in dental care? Let’s take a quick look at the different types of dental X-rays and what we use them for.

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From Dental Health to Overall Health

Mar 11, 2020

When we think of being healthy, how much are we thinking about oral health?

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Oral Health and What We Drink

Feb 26, 2020

What we drink can have a big impact on our oral health, sometimes in ways that seem counterintuitive.

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Why Our Spit Matters

Feb 12, 2020

We don’t usually think very much about our spit, but it’s one of the biggest unsung heroes of our oral health.

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What Are Tongue Ties and Lip Ties?

Jan 22, 2020

Being “tongue-tied” is a common expression in the English language, but it’s also a real medical condition.

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What Makes Teeth Sensitive?

Jan 08, 2020

If you can’t really enjoy ice cream because every bite sends a nasty jolt through your teeth, then you know what it’s like to deal with tooth sensitivity.

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Cold and Flu Season and Oral Health

Dec 26, 2019

Coming down with the flu is never any fun, but it’s still no time to let up on your oral hygiene routine.

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Fluoride and Cavity Prevention

Dec 11, 2019

If you look at any tube of toothpaste with the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, you’ll see fluoride listed as the active ingredient.

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Bleeding Gums: Causes and Treatment

Nov 21, 2019

Bleeding gums are the most common symptom of gum disease, but that’s not the only thing that can cause this problem.

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The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums

Nov 13, 2019

One of the most common complications of diabetes is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums.

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Animal Teeth Olympics

Oct 23, 2019

Teeth are our passion, and while we spend most of our time focusing on human teeth, sometimes it’s fun to take a look at the truly amazing teeth of the animal kingdom.

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Gum Recession: Minimizing Your Risks

Oct 09, 2019

The expression “getting long in the tooth” refers to gum recession, but this oral health problem isn’t necessarily connected to age.

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What Kind of Toothbrush Is Right for You?

Sep 25, 2019

The toothbrush has changed a lot over the last century, and we consider ourselves very lucky that we don’t have to use animal hair as bristles.

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The Ways Medicine Affects Oral Health

Sep 11, 2019

Every medication comes with a list of potential side effects.

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Daily Habits That Harm Our Teeth

Aug 28, 2019

Our tooth enamel holds the distinction of being the hardest substance in our bodies — even harder than bone!

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Common Toothbrush Mistakes To Avoid

Aug 14, 2019

Maintaining good dental health isn’t just about the quantity of your brushing — it’s also about the quality.

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What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?

Jul 24, 2019

There are a lot of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many different colors.

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How Clean Is Your Tongue?

Jul 10, 2019

“Brush your teeth for two full minutes twice a day and floss your teeth once a day.”

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Don’t Take A Vacation From Oral Hygiene!

Jun 26, 2019

With the arrival of summer comes the season of family vacations and exciting trips to new places.

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Too Few Or Too Many Adult Teeth?

Jun 12, 2019

Depending on how many wisdom teeth come in and whether or not they have to be removed, most adults have 28-32 adult teeth.

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It’s Time To Kick That Ice-Chewing Habit

May 22, 2019

Chewing ice might seem refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take a look at why ice chewing is such a common habit despite the dangers it poses, as well as what someone with this...

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Enamel Hypoplasia

May 08, 2019

We all want a perfect, pearly-white smile. Sometimes all it takes is a good brushing and flossing habit and regular dental visits, but not everyone is lucky enough to have naturally strong teeth that are easy to take care of. For some people, a healthy...

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Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?

Apr 24, 2019

Is a simple spoonful of ice cream enough to make you cringe because of the pain in your teeth?

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Five Dental Tips to Keep Your Teeth Merry during the Holiday Season

Apr 15, 2019

The holidays are some of the few times in the year where we can feast, indulge, and not feel guilty about it. Although eating lots of great food comes along with the festivities, we should all remember to take care of our teeth.

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Welcome to Our New Website!

Apr 15, 2019

We’re proud to announce the launch of our brand new website. The site was designed with you in mind and is jam-packed with several useful features.

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