Finding the right dentist for your family is a big responsibility, there are many factors to consider. On a practical level, is the office conveniently located to your home, work and school or will you have to do a lot of driving through heavy traffic areas to get there? Experience is an important influence, is [...]

We are all aware that some of the foods and drinks that we enjoy so much are going to stain our teeth. Among the worst offenders are red wine, coffee, tea and dark fruits. If you’re not sure try to remember that anything that will stain your tablecloth will have the same affect on your [...]

There are lifestyle changes that you can make and dietary choices that you can modify to reduce your risk for gum disease. The one factor that you have no control over however, is your genetic makeup. Unfortunately, research has shown that if your family history indicates a tendency toward gum disease it is more likely [...]

You may have heard the term “deep cleaning” associated with gum disease. Dental professionals refer to the procedure as “scaling and root planing.” Whichever you choose to call it, it’s not nearly as bad as it sounds and it’s a big plus in the treatment of periodontitis that has advanced beyond the initial stage. The [...]

Tooth whitening is the least invasive cosmetic dentistry procedure that there is and undisputed the least expensive making it an ideal way to get that healthy looking smile that so many people seek. But before you race to the store to pick up one of those over the counter tooth whitening systems you might want [...]