Pediatric

Smoking and Vaping Versus Teeth

SMOKING IS AN incredibly unhealthy habit for the entire body, and that includes teeth and gums. 80%...

1 year ago

The History of Fluoride and Healthy Teeth

IN ORDER TO EARN the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance, a tube of toothpaste must contain fluoride and...

1 year ago

Dental Emergency Preparedness

HAVING A PLANalready in place can make a huge difference if an emergency comes up, and...

1 year ago

When a Child Gets a Toothache

TOOTHACHES ARE NEVER fun, particularly for little kids who might not...

1 year ago

What Is Toothpaste Made Of?

PEOPLE HAVE USED some form of paste to help keep their teeth clean since at least 3000 BC in...

1 year ago

How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?

DIABETES (ANY TYPE) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve, and...

1 year ago

We’re Observing TMJ Awareness Month

AROUND 35 MILLION people in the US are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ), which is...

1 year ago

Happy Halloween From the Dentist!

WHY IS SUGAR so bad for our teeth? Because harmful oral bacteria love to eat it, then excrete...

2 years ago

What’s Causing Caries in Childhood?

TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes...

2 years ago

How Can We Guard Against Gum Recession?

MANY PEOPLE HAVE the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people (that’s where...

2 years ago