Today’s popular sports and energy drinks may be a hazard to your health…specifically, the health of your teeth. They contain more sugar than many cola products as well as high levels of acid, ultimately leading to enamel damage.

Spring Whitening Special – Looking for a little “pick-me-up” for the Spring…a quick way to brighten up your look?

One of the first questions people ask when considering Invisalign invisible braces is, “How much do they cost?” Imagine their surprise when they discover that the cost of these invisible aligners are comparable to the cost for traditional metal braces. And with dental insurance and a flexible spending account (or similar health savings plan), Invisalign […]

Thank you so much for letting me take the picture after my mom and I received our crowns. It’s so ironic that we both had a tooth that broke and each needed a crown within a week of each other…

Osteonecrosis means “areas of dead bone.” It can occur in one or more bones, quite frequently the knee of hip, as a result of treatment with cortisone-like drugs such as prednisone, or after an injury. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone disease which affects the maxilla- and the mandible- areas of the […]

For the fortunate ones, sleep is a  nightly ritual that leads to rested and refreshed mornings, though not everyone is so lucky. Many, for various reasons, find the time spent sleeping less than productive. Instead of waking up in the morning feeling fresh and revitalized, many experience a tenderness in their face or mouth, have […]

Dental Implants replace can missing teeth, permanently! Did you know… Dental implants may look like a screw, but are not “screwed in.” They are placed by an oral surgeon into a prepared cavity that your bone knits around. It takes approximately three months to integrate into the bone. It is then restored with a crown by […]

Fluoride Is A Misunderstood Mineral! Did You Know… Acid breaks tooth structure down (aka, decalcification). Fluoride recalcifies the teeth. This process is known as re-mineralization. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in the soil. It was first discovered in Colorado Springs, CO. It was referred to as a serendipity finding because scientists were looking for the cause […]