Like any relationship in life, having good communication with your dentist is the key to success. The five tips listed below are intended to help you improve your oral health by communicating better with your dentist and /or dental hygienist.

When most of a us think of a teeth cleaning appointment, we think of polishing and maybe a little scraping. But the truth is that teeth cleaning appointments are about so much more than clean, shiny teeth!

When you think of braces, you may think of months to years of a mouth full of metal, but just like all other technologies, the technology of straightening teeth has advanced in recent years. There are lots of options for braces these days, some of which you might not even call braces.

Many people think of braces as a right of passage that we subject pre-teens and teens to in the midst of their most awkward years just to ensure they have a nice straight smile by the time they reach adulthood. But the truth is that braces can benefit people of all ages and not all of the reasons to get braces are aesthetic.

The color of their teeth is one of the top things people say they would like to change about their smile. Thankfully, teeth whitening is fairly simple treatment, but there are so many options for teeth whitening you may find yourself with a few questions. We think the most common and the most important question we hear is this: Why should I have my dentist whiten my teeth instead of using those drugstore whitening kits?

Root canals have earned a bad reputation. This procedure has become the butt of jokes on TV shows and in games of “Would You Rather”. It has also become the subject of an unusual amount of anxiety because patients expect the procedure to be painful, despite recent advancements that ensure this isn’t the case. But from a health perspective, root canals are heroic: they are a life-saving procedure for your tooth!

When it comes to dental insurance, or insurance in general, many of us are quickly baffled. There are so many different types of plans & unfamiliar vocabulary that it often feels like trying to learn a new language. However, there is one important concept about your dental insurance that you should absolutely know, and it can save you money!

Many primary and secondary schools across the United States (and in some other countries) require students to have a dental exam from a paediatric dentist or family dentist before they finish certain grade levels.

Why not start getting your kids' smiles in shape this summer? Kids, and often moms and dads, have a little more free time during the summer, so it's a great time to get a jumpstart on necessary orthodontic treatment.

Any dentist will tell you that dental care is important, but what we might not explain is exactly WHY dental care is important. Though you see a different doctor for your physical health than you do for your oral health, much of what your dentist does is connected to your overall health.