Nov 25, 2019 | Patient Education
There are many misconceptions about what it takes to keep your teeth healthy. Separate fact from fiction. MYTH: The harder you brush, the cleaner you’ll get your teeth. TRUTH: Brushing too hard or with too abrasive of a toothbrush (firm) can actually harm your...
May 9, 2017 | Patient Education
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay You can help prevent your baby from getting cavities or developing what is called Baby Bottle Tooth Decay or Early Childhood Caries, by beginning an oral hygiene routine within the first few days after birth. Start by cleaning your baby’s mouth...
May 1, 2017 | Patient Education
A routine visit to my ADA dentist saved my life. I am a four-year survivor of oral cancer. I am married, 47 years old and the mother of two girls, ages 10 and 12. I am not a smoker or drinker, and have been in good health my entire life. In 2000, during a teeth...
Apr 20, 2017 | Patient Education
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by...
Apr 17, 2017 | Patient Education
Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases. Depending on your needs, your dentist will design a partial denture for you. A partial denture may have a metal framework and clasps that connect to your...
Apr 5, 2017 | Patient Education
Nearly 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases affect people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With these highly preventable diseases often come symptoms that affect your entire body – including...
