The Post-Holiday Cleanup Putting away the Christmas stockings signifies the end of the holiday season.  We throw away (or eat) the last of the candy canes and reflect on the most wonderful time of the year.  Memories of hot chocolate and pumpkin pie cause us to take inventory of our poor teeth.  How do we make it up to them... read more »

How to Treat an Abscess? First Things First... An abscess is caused when bacteria causes an infection.  It is very painful, with pockets of pus developing at the root of the tooth.  But then again, nobody needs to tell you how painful an abscess can be; you are living it!  The pain, the swelling, the bad breath: it is no... read more »

Avoid the Agony - Prevent an Abscess! Are you afraid of the dentist?  Don't worry; you are not alone.  Lots of people share this phobia, but why?  The best way to avoid needing dental treatment is to go to the dentist for regular check-ups!  When tooth pain and cavities are ignored, decay is allowed to continue wreaking havoc in the... read more »

Do Their Teeth a Favor with These 3 Best Halloween Candies! Halloween is a favorite day for kids all over the country.  It is so exciting for these little ones to get dressed up and trick-or-treat till they drop!  Dragging home pillowcases and plastic pumpkins filled with sugary loot is the stuff of dreams.  But, these dreams might quickly turn... read more »

The Agony! If biting into something hot leaves you wincing in pain and eating something cold brings you to your knees, begging for mercy, then you have sensitive teeth.  Eating is a basic human need and something that most people enjoy doing, but sensitive teeth have left you feeling defeated.  Do you have to resign yourself to a diet of... read more »

Fight Gingivitis in 3 Easy Steps Everybody loves the feel of a clean mouth; smooth teeth, fresh taste and a confident smile!  If you have gingivitis, and many people do, then you have experienced the opposite; filmy teeth, bad taste and a tight-lipped smile.  You can't risk someone seeing inside your mouth to your swollen, red gums!  You don't need... read more »

Is gingivitis something that I need to be worry about? Sometimes the mouth can seem like a murky swampland; dark and wet with bacteria running amuck.  In the dense humidity a foreboding word slithers in...gingivitis.  Wiping beads of sweat from your brow, you look over your shoulder and shudder.  What is that?  What causes it?  And most importantly, do I... read more »

Getting Tooth Decay on the Ropes You do your best to fight tooth decay on your own, but sometimes a cavity sneaks up and throws a sucker punch.  Now you have to get a filling and want to prevent further damage, so you need a heavyweight champion in your corner.  But choosing your fighter is a challenge; will a silver... read more »

Strategies for Winning the Battle of the Brush You know the routine: all is quiet on the home front until a parent initiates the teeth-brushing advance.  Alarms sound, children scatter and the fray ensues.  What was once a happy home quickly becomes a perilous minefield of tantrums and mayhem.  Are you doomed to repeat history every night, or could a... read more »

Braces vs Invisalign, is there a clear winner? Correcting your teeth can be uncomfortable, but not as bad as growing to adulthood with crooked teeth. Now that you are looking for dental correction, you need to weigh your options, braces vs Invisalign. Both braces and Invisalign will be able to align your smile, so the factors that demand your attention... read more »