Eat This-Not That!

Clearly, some foods are better for your teeth than others. A common misconception is that you only need to worry about sugary foods though! While you definitely do not want to consume too much sugar, a red flag is if something is acidic. With sugar, the concern is how...

Dental Myths Debunked

When it comes to your teeth and oral health, it is hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. One of the biggest myths regarding dental care is that if your teeth are white, your mouth is healthy. Behind a white smile could lurk gum disease and possible tooth...

Water Fluoridation Benefits

Many Americans are wary about water fluoridation, mainly due to a lack of knowledge about what exactly is water fluoridation. Although it sounds like a contamination of our water with harmful chemicals, it is the exact opposite. Fluoride is found in all groundwater...

Are You Grinding Your Teeth?

Bruxism, or grinding/clenching your teeth, affects over sixty million Americans. This can occur while you are sleeping or awake, with about 20% of the population grinding their teeth during the day and 8% grinding their teeth at night. There are different causes of...

A Short History of Dentistry

With the technology that has been developed in the past thirty years, it is hard to believe that certain dental practices of today actually began back in the 1700’s. For example, basic cleaning practices are essentially the same, with a few upgrades to the tools. The...
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