When most of a us think of a teeth cleaning appointment, we think of polishing and maybe a little scraping. But the truth is that teeth cleaning appointments are about so much more than clean, shiny teeth!

Like any relationship in life, having good communication with your dentist is the key to success. The five tips listed below are intended to help you improve your oral health by communicating better with your dentist and /or dental hygienist.

What if we told you the more often you see your dentist, the less you'll spend on dentistry? We know it sounds like a contradiction, but that is the power of preventive dentistry.

Wearing a mouth guard during sports activities is one of the best ways to avoid injuries to your child's teeth and emergency dental care. Mouth guards, which are made from a plastic or rubber material and fit over the top arch of teeth, not only protect your teeth, but also protect lips and cheeks from being damaged by teeth during an impact.

As dental professionals we often feel like a broken record (or a scratched CD, depending on your generation) telling patients that they need to floss more. We don't mean to be nags, we just want you to have the healthiest, happiest smile possible!

When most of us think of the affect of food on our teeth, we probably think of the age-old wisdom that sugar causes tooth decay. And while sugar is a notorious culprit, there are many other ways that the foods you eat affect your teeth, and not all of it is bad news.

Test your knowledge of dentistry and your dental health! Take the quiz and see the answer key at the bottom to see how well you did.

Everyone knows about cavities and how they affect your teeth and your oral health, but you never hear very much about gum disease. What is gum disease? How can you protect your gums and teeth from gum disease? And what causes it anyway?

Our team has been caring for our community for a while now and we've noticed many patients come to us with the same questions over and over again. Always feel free to ask us questions when you have them! In the meantime, check out the FAQ and answers below to learn more about your oral health.

Many millions of people suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their life, usually in the form of tooth pain in reaction to heat or cold. Tooth sensitivity has many causes, some more easily fixed than others. However, it's important to know that tooth sensitivity is sometimes a sign of a more serious dental problem of condition.