If you’ve read any health news today, you have probably read the recent articles discussing a possible link between dental x-rays and benign brain tumors. And yes, we saw that too, and actually we’re are glad this new information has come out. Reducing radiation exposure is something we’ve been focused on for the last 10 years in...Read More

April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and a great time to become aware of the signs and symptoms of oral cancer–one of the only types of cancer that is on the rise rather than the decline. This is mostly from lack of awareness. People often don’t talk about oral cancer, or get screened often...Read More

Even before the book “French Women Don’t Get Fat,” Americans have noticed that other cultures have healthier statistics, longer lifespans, and the ability to stay fit without joining a gym! We sometimes exaggerate, however some other cultures with longer incidences of breast cancer, heart disease, or obesity, do have some practices that we could learn...Read More

A diastema is a gap between two teeth. Many cultures have celebrated a prominent diastema. In some African countries, a gap between the teeth is considered a desirable trait in women. A diastema in France is considered “lucky teeth.” In American culture, many well-known celebrities have a prominent tooth gap–Madonna, Jack Black, Eddie Murphy, Willie...Read More

To tie up dental health month, let’s address 3 common myths about tooth decay. These myths address the cause of tooth decay, supposed inevitability, and how the decay forms. Myth 1: Candy is generally the cause of tooth decay in children. Fact: Candy gets a bad rap–and rightfully so. However, children today consume so many...Read More

It takes 21 days to break a habit (or so they say!) . We will be exploring some bad habits that are among the worst for your oral health. If any of these sound like you, vow to make some changes this month to improve your oral health and prevent future dental issues. Chewing ice:...Read More

In a recent study, people with diabetes were one third less likely to be hospitalized or visit the ER for the disease if they received regular dental care. Similar findings have also linked good dental care with lowered emergencies for cardiovascular disease and pre-term birth. This particular study was performed on a group of 537...Read More

Cosmetic dentistry seems like a modern branch of dentistry, but when looking back at the history of dentistry, even our ancestors took measures to improve the way their smiles looked. In the beginning…. As early as the ancient Egyptians, people used different materials as dentures or tooth replacements. Teeth that had been extracted from other...Read More

It’s easy to get tied up in picking out the perfect gifts for others, or attending holiday parties, or putting the finishing touches on decorations. However you spend your holiday season, we hope you’ll consider giving back to the community or anyone who needs a little extra joy in their lives…because really, the season is...Read More

Real Simple magazine’s November 2011 issue had an article on dental health that got us thinking– what are some tips and guidelines we can offer our patients to help prevent dental emergencies and issues? What are some ways our patients can take care of their smiles at home in between visits that are personalized to...Read More