If you ask us if oral piercings are safe, the short answer is going to be: No. While it’s entirely possible to receive a tongue piercing and to take exceptional care of your mouth, there are sill multiple factors that can come into play, which may prove difficult for you to manage. We invite you […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Dental Hygiene: 3 Times You’re Sabotaging It
Did you know that it’s just as easy to practice optimal dental hygiene as it is to accidentally sabotage it? As a result, we are ready to help you out with some important details. “But I know exactly what I’m doing and I’m sure it’s correct!” you may respond. Well, that might be the case […]
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Coffee Or Green Tea? Or Neither?
The age old question! Are you a coffee drinker or a green tea drinker? As you mull this question over (though you likely already have a preference), you may also wonder if it turns out that neither is a very good choice for your oral health. The truth is, things get a bit tricky when […]
Sodas, Juice, Smoothies, And Dental Hygiene
It’s true that exceptional dental hygiene can help you avoid all manner of problems, from stains to tooth decay. However, unless you’re brushing and flossing after every sip of juice, soda, smoothie, milkshake, or otherwise (which would probably aggravate your smile), you’re still in a bit of danger. Not sure why you can’t just enjoy […]
Calcium: Questions and Answers
You have probably heard throughout your life that you need calcium for strong bones. However, if you only know that fluoride is a necessary mineral for your smile but you’re overlooking other vitamins and minerals, you’re not doing yourself any favors! Get the scoop on how calcium works with your smile, so you’re making the […]
Bad Breath: Secret Culprits
There are few things more frustrating than trying to brush away bad breath only to find that your efforts have failed. After all, every person you come into contact with may catch a whiff of your not-so-lovely smelling breath and want to run in the other direction. They may even assume you’re not practicing good […]
St. Paddy’s Day: A Fun Time For Dental Hygiene
When you think about St. Paddy’s Day, the very last thing that enters your mind might be the importance of dental hygiene. This, of course, is precisely why we are showcasing what a wonderful opportunity this is to get excited about caring for your smile. Whether you’re indulging in green-dyed beer, green food-coloring-enhanced rice crispy […]
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Q&A: Oral Cancer Screenings
If nobody has ever talked with you about oral cancer before, it’s probably not really the type of topic you’re itching to bring up. The good news is that while it may be a bit uncomfortable to discuss, it’s something that we can explain, help you avoid, and even detect well before any serious advancement […]
Want A Better Looking Smile?
If you ask most people out there how they feel about how their smiles look, they’ll be able to come up with at least one thing they’d like to improve. For many of our dental patients, a common question focuses on this topic. How to achieve a better looking smile? As you may have guessed, there’s […]
Periodontal Details: What Does It All Mean?
When we inform you that you should schedule periodontal treatment with our practice, your reaction is likely going to be a multi-faceted one. Of course, patients immediately feel relieved that there’s a solution to the negative changes impacting their oral health. Then, however, they realize they have a surprisingly long list of questions. Isn’t there […]
