Go beyond the basics with advanced dental care. The goal of general dentistry is for patients to achieve and maintain an optimal level of oral health by focusing on the prevention of tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental issues. Advanced dental care has the same primary goal, but also a secondary goal of helping…

Advances in technology improve dental treatments and patient outcomes. Over the last century, advances in dental technology have completely transformed the field of dentistry. Advances that make up the basic fabric of dentistry today were once absolutely revolutionary, from the fluoridation of water and toothpaste to the introduction of digital x-rays or the discovery that…

Handle your tooth pain with ease. Without treatment, a toothache can quickly turn into a dental emergency. From anxiety to trouble sleeping, and from bleeding gums to chronic infections, tooth pain can be detrimental to everyday life. Do you have tooth pain and are unsure why or what to do next? Whether it’s mild or…

Make your habits into a routine. We can have the best of intentions when embarking on the path of creating new habits. But no matter how passionate we are when first getting started, it doesn’t guarantee that we’ll reach the outcome we want: an easy, automatic routine we repeat with minimal effort day after day. …

Who doesn’t want more self-confidence? After all, it’s linked to both positive mental and physical health. It can also improve our resilience, motivation, and even the quality of our relationships.  Here are 5 easy ways to boost your self-confidence today. 1. Love your smile. Having a smile you are proud of significantly affects how positively…

It’s common knowledge that dentists help you to keep your mouth healthy by providing thorough preventative cleanings, early detection of cavities or gum disease, and prompt treatment of any issues that may arise. While this is certainly a major and important part of dentists’ jobs, they do so much more to help you live a…

The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) isn’t something we think about often, but we use it constantly. It’s the joint that allows your jaw to move up, down, and side to side—motions that help you to chew, speak, yawn, and even swallow. Unfortunately, some people suffer from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), making it impossible for them to do…

Easing your family back into a school-oriented schedule is often resembles organized chaos. Starting a new daily routine, new activities, and getting used to meeting deadlines again can be a jarring adjustment for your child, while the added work of getting everyone ready to go to school, homework completed, and lunch in hand, before you…

While you know your dentist plays a starring role in the health of your mouth and teeth, dentists are more likely to be found behind dental loupes instead of standing center stage. From valiant patriotism to athletic prowess, here are the stories of six famous people you didn’t know were dentists. From the American Revolution:…

In honor of October being National Dental Hygiene Month, let’s take a look at the proper way to keep our teeth as healthy as possible. After all, there is lots of Halloween candy to eat! Most dentists will tell patients that the two most important things they can do at home are to brush and…