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It’s common knowledge that braces make your teeth straight, but how do they do it? Put simply, braces gently push your teeth in a specific direction and as the tooth moves the bone structure that holds the tooth changes shape.  Once teeth have been aligned the braces...

Are you satisfied with the look of your teeth?  Do you have a tooth that is worn down or chipped?  Are you in need of a larger filling? Or are your teeth housing severe dental decay? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be a candidate for a dental...

Dental caries are the result of dental decay.  Decay is the result of bacteria consuming sugars inside of your mouth.  When bacteria feed off of these sugars they produce lactic acid which dissolves the enamel, creating holes which are called cavities. The best way to...

Stress can manifest itself physically in many ways – lack of sleep, headaches, ulcers, high blood pressure, low energy and many more.  But did you know that the daily grind of life can also take its toll on your teeth? The human body interprets stressful situations as...

We’ve all heard it before – I brush and floss every day so why do I need to go to the dentist for a cleaning? While daily dental hygiene is critical to the health of your mouth, there are several reasons why visits to your dentist are still necessary. During your...

Kicking back with an ice cold drink is relaxing, but if you’re wincing with pain during each sip it may be a sign of tooth sensitivity.   To better understand why teeth become sensitive, you’ll first need to understand the basic anatomy of a tooth.  The hard outer...

Everyone has had bad breath at one time or another, but if you find yourself constantly reaching for a mint this blog is your solution to a smelly situation! What are the factors that contribute to halitosis (bad breath): Diet – When you eat, your mouth and stomach...

Cancer – one of the most terrifying words in the English language.  Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing, however, with a healthy lifestyle and routine medical examinations, many types of cancer can be diagnosed early, and in some cases, prevented altogether....

Third molars are the last teeth to emerge, usually at about the same time people enter adulthood.  This is why they are commonly called wisdom teeth. However, unlike the knowledge that comes with adulthood, people often choose to get rid of their wisdom teeth.  Some...

One of the most common questions patients ask is “Do I NEED x-rays?” Radiation is a huge concern because of its correlation to cancer and other genetic diseases, so it is understandable that many patients would rather never get x-rays. However, x-rays are a critical...