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Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read more
Charcoal Toothpaste
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Creating a Dental Home
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Mill Creek, Read more
What are Sealants?
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read more
In the Pink
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read more
Can’t Take Another Bite?
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain. Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that Read more
What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a Read more