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Has your hygienist told you that you need scaling and root planing? You may have a lot of questions. Check out this great article by Colgate explaining what scaling and root planing is and why it is necessary.You can also call our office for more information.

If your dental hygienist cleans ...

Recently our entire team made a trip down to Scottsdale, AZ to visit the Spear Education Center and attend their 3-day workshop on providing great experiences for our patients. We learned a lot and had a great time in the process. We traveled in two groups, the first half of us traveling in May and then the second half of ...

The end of the year is fast approaching! Have you made the most of your dental benefits?  Dental insurance is often a "use it or lose it" benefit- If you have any benefits remaining, there’s still time to use them before you lose ...

It’s National Gum Care Month! Is your smile supported by strong, healthy gums? With gum disease now linked to larger health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and dementia, keeping your gums in excellent condition is critical for your overall well-being.  

To keep your smile at its best, steer clear of these dental hazards:

• Opening packages with your teeth, which can lead to chipped or broken teeth
• Chewing on pens, pencils, fingernails or ice, which can cause your teeth to crack
• Playing sports without ...

What if you and some friends were playing an informal game of basketball and one of your friends was struck down by a hard jab to the mouth? Could you help?

What if you were the one to fall face down, only to find you were bleeding and had lost a tooth?

Would anyone with you know basic first aid?

It is important ...

Did you know an estimated 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year in the United States, and there is a death from oral cancer once every hour? 

(Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons).

Know Your Risk Factors:

• Tobacco Use
  • ​Smoking cigarettes, pipes, cigars, or using snuff, chew, or smokeless tobacco
• ​Alcohol Use​ (especially when you use tobacco at same time)
• Exposure to ...

Now that we are in the middle of the holiday season, there are treats galore to be eaten. So which ones are the worst for your teeth?

Did you know that blueberries have many natural health properties?

A recent study published in The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that the naturally occurring polyphenols in blueberries actually act as an anti-bacterial agent against mouth specific bacteria (Fusobacterium nucleatum) found in gum disease. In addition, blueberries are known to be a natural anti-inflammatory.

What does this mean?

It means ...