General Dentistry

How common is gum disease? More common than you think. According to the CDC, half of Americans have some form of periodontitis. An inflammatory condition, it affects gum tissue and the bones [...]

Are you dealing with the aches and pains of a persistent toothache? Does it hurt to eat your favorite foods or drink your daily hot coffee? Maybe you have constant sharp pain flaring up in one of [...]

Smiling is good for the entire body. Not only does it relieve stress, lift your mood, and improve your immune system, but those around you also benefit from your smile as well! However, many [...]

Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience for some people. Fortunately, the anticipation is almost always worse than the actual thing. Regardless, there are a few things that everyone [...]

A bright, healthy smile is a great way to make a good first impression. Unfortunately, there are many people who don’t feel confident about the way their teeth look.  Whitening your teeth [...]

If you’re about to undergo cavity treatment of some sort, congratulations! That’s awesome. Does it seem like a silly thing to say? Well, an estimate of over 30% of adults in America [...]

When children give their first toothy grin, you’re probably not thinking about scheduling a dentist visit. But by the time your child is six months to one year old, you need to start [...]

They say that perception is reality. But did you know that that includes people’s perceptions about your smile? Studies show that people with straighter smiles are perceived as more [...]

Hands up if you’ve dreamed about getting veneers to improve your smile? These days, perfect teeth are everywhere you look. Celebrities sport gorgeous straight, white teeth and the rest of us are [...]

Losing an adult tooth is never a fun experience. It can be incredibly painful and leave a rather awkward-looking gap in your smile.  But that’s life- most adults will lose a tooth or two in their [...]