The best way to choose a toothpaste is to ask for a recommendation from your dentist—they will know your needs the best—but here are some tips for choosing a toothpaste yourself!

There have been unanswered calls, deleted voicemails,  ignored texts, and friendly reminders that never make it out of the envelope...we both know it's been a while since you visited the dentist. If all our efforts to reconnect with you haven't convinced you, maybe the following 5 reasons to see the dentist will get you to take care of your teeth properly again!

Many millions of people suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their life, usually in the form of tooth pain in reaction to heat or cold. Tooth sensitivity has many causes, some more easily fixed than others. However, it's important to know that tooth sensitivity is sometimes a sign of a more serious dental problem of condition.

Our team has been caring for our community for a while now and we've noticed many patients come to us with the same questions over and over again. Always feel free to ask us questions when you have them! In the meantime, check out the FAQ and answers below to learn more about your oral health.

Everyone knows about cavities and how they affect your teeth and your oral health, but you never hear very much about gum disease. What is gum disease? How can you protect your gums and teeth from gum disease? And what causes it anyway?

Test your knowledge of dentistry and your dental health! Take the quiz and see the answer key at the bottom to see how well you did.

When most of us think of the affect of food on our teeth, we probably think of the age-old wisdom that sugar causes tooth decay. And while sugar is a notorious culprit, there are many other ways that the foods you eat affect your teeth, and not all of it is bad news.

As dental professionals we often feel like a broken record (or a scratched CD, depending on your generation) telling patients that they need to floss more. We don't mean to be nags, we just want you to have the healthiest, happiest smile possible!

Wearing a mouth guard during sports activities is one of the best ways to avoid injuries to your child's teeth and emergency dental care. Mouth guards, which are made from a plastic or rubber material and fit over the top arch of teeth, not only protect your teeth, but also protect lips and cheeks from being damaged by teeth during an impact.

What if we told you the more often you see your dentist, the less you'll spend on dentistry? We know it sounds like a contradiction, but that is the power of preventive dentistry.