Dentist Tips

Oral health is often fixated on what you shouldn’t eat. Don’t eat too much sugar, coffee will stain your teeth, and please, please, please no jawbreakers. This focus on what shouldn’t be eaten might lead … Read More

The world is full of myths. They bring depth to our experience; hearing apocryphal accounts and urban legends, then having to verify, learning what was true, what was not, and how the myth was developed. … Read More

We’ve discussed teeth whitening at some length in previous Dentist Tips posts; this post will go into some detail about the safety of whitening procedures and the difference between whitening and bleaching. Before we get … Read More

Most people have heard of dentures; they’re seen as asomewhat classic sign of aging, as teeth become unusable and need to bereplaced. We’re going to talk a lot about dentures here, but there’s animportant thing … Read More

You’ve read the headlines: we’re eating too much sugar, and it’s bad for our health. Each new year offers us a chance to reflect on our lives, the steps we’ve taken, and the habits we’ve … Read More

As we age, our bodies go through a variety of changes, most of which make us more susceptible to injury and disease. In part, this occurs because of the deterioration of muscles, skin and other … Read More

Veneers are thought of as a decorative tool; metaphorically, a thin veneer is used to mask the unsightly truth. In dentistry, veneers are a bit different; they are used for aesthetic purposes, to be sure, … Read More

Root canals. They’re a part of your tooth, they’re a procedure, they’re generally seen as a pain in the neck. The procedure is dreaded by many, but fortunately, there’s little pain associated with root canals. … Read More

Your dentist may have to numb your mouth for a procedure like a filling or a root canal; nobody wants you to be in pain when you’re in the chair. To this end, dentists will … Read More