Have you ever seen white-ish or yellow-ish lumps that look like they are embedded in the back of your throat? These are likely tonsil...

Are you trying to cut down on sugar? As dentists and health professionals, we definitely support that choice! But be aware: though many...

cariogenic car·​i·​o·​gen·​ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- \ adjective producing or promoting the development of tooth decay1 Did you...

Which animal has the largest tooth in the entire animal kingdom? The first animal that might come to mind is perhaps a tiger or lion, and...

Have you had an oral cancer screening lately? We know it sounds scary, but we highly recommend that all adults get regular oral cancer...

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness on the importance of regular oral cancer screening. Though it may sound...

Each year throughout National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association brings together dental health...

As the saying goes, “you are what you eat” - and there’s no better place to see this than in your mouth! Many of the foods and drinks...

2020 is almost over, finally! It’s been an extremely strange and challenging year, but we’re ready to turn the page and start a new,...

Do minor dental imperfections make you afraid to smile? Tooth reshaping, aka dental contouring, may be right for you! There are actually...

Wish you had straighter teeth, but don’t want a mouth full of metal brackets and wires? Invisible aligners could be a great choice for...

Beyond their picture-perfect appearance, an even smile is way more important for mouth health than you might think! Straight teeth...

Did you know that 1 in 2 American adults have some stage of gum disease? Besides causing permanent tissue, bone and tooth loss if left...

Do you frequently have jaw pain, trouble chewing, or experience recurrent jaw clicking or popping? You may be suffering from TMJ...

denture[ den-cher ] / ˈdɛn tʃər / noun an artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth (partial denture), or all of the teeth...

Did you know: Dental crowns have been used for thousands of years! There is evidence that ancient Etruscans used rudimentary gold tooth...

Dental anxiety is a common phenomenon, with an estimated 9-15% of American adults avoiding the dentist due to their fear. That is a...

Got a sweet tooth? Keep your teeth (and your dentist!) happy with this simple and delicious “ice cream” recipe that provides plenty of...

Cavities (aka dental caries or tooth decay) are one of the world’s most common diseases, with only the common cold beating it out. And...

Approximately 5 million wisdom teeth are removed in the U.S. every year! Because our jaws have evolved to be too small to fit third...