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A Healthy Tongue, Makes for a Healthy Mouth

A Healthy Tongue, Makes for a Healthy Mouth

Having a healthy tongue is just as important as maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Signs of an Unhealthy Tongue: White patches on the tongue Red tongue Yellow tongue Black hairy tongue Sore and bumpy tongue Tongues play a crucial role in your oral... more »

Heart Health and the Dental Connection

Heart Health and the Dental Connection

February is American Heart Month! What does heart health have to do with oral health? Evidence suggests… a lot! Science has found two very distinct links between a person's oral health and heart health. Signs of heart disease may be noticeable in a... more »

Help Your Child Care for Their Smile

Help Your Child Care for Their Smile

Helping your child brush their teeth and establishing good habits now can set them up for a lifetime of good oral health. Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits can be trying, but it's one thing your child will carry with them for the rest of their... more »

When Is a Cleaning More Than a Cleaning?

When Is a Cleaning More Than a Cleaning?

If you've missed a few professional cleanings or haven’t been brushing at home, you may need more than a “regular cleaning,” costing you more time and money. Did you know a routine cleaning is clinically called a prophylaxis, or... more »

Raise Your Dental IQ: 10 Tidbits About Your Teeth

Raise Your Dental IQ: 10 Tidbits About Your Teeth

Here are 10 cool dental facts to help you wow your friends and family! You use your teeth to bite, chew, and maybe even engage in some ill-advised package opening. (Tsk, tsk.) Unless a tooth is bothering you, you probably don't give them a second... more »

Beat the End of Year Rush and Don’t Let Your Benefits Go to Waste

Beat the End of Year Rush and Don’t Let Your Benefits Go to Waste

Get in early! Schedule your appointments now before the schedule fills up! Each year, millions of dollars are wasted by not maxing out your dental benefits or using up the money set aside in your FSA. Most dental insurance companies reset their... more »

A Clear Option for Many Patients

A Clear Option for Many Patients

Clear aligners can help many patients straighten their teeth invisibly. Many adult orthodontic patients once dreamed of having a beautiful, straight smile. For one reason or another, they were never able to commit to orthodontic treatment as kids. Maybe... more »

A Clean Mouth Might Save Your Life

A Clean Mouth Might Save Your Life

Professional dental exams and a regular homecare routine do more than keep your mouth clean – they might just save your life! Taking care of your mouth, teeth, and gums are important to your overall health and can prevent cavities, periodontal disease and... more »

What Exactly Is a Root Canal?

What Exactly Is a Root Canal?

Root canals might get a bad rap, but they are one of many options to save your natural teeth. Thanks to advances in technology, they are more comfortable and successful than ever. Years ago, the mere thought of a root canal would cause people more pain... more »