Read the list below to understand ALL of the reasons how smiling every day benefits your life! 1. Live Longer There have been multiple interesting studies done that strongly support that smiling more increases longevity and even more so, living a happier, longer life. Now smile! 2. Relieve Stress Due to the endorphins that are released in the brain when... read more »

If you are experiencing a tender mouth while recovering from oral surgery or medical treatment such as radiation therapy or have recently had braces put on, or tightened, you will want to take excellent care of yourself while you are healing. Getting your prescriptions filled and following them as directed will help with your recovery process. Please remember that not... read more »

Oftentimes, dental pathology, like medical problems, can go unnoticed as they don't "alert" a person until things have gotten very bad. In medicine, chronic high blood pressure can result in a stroke. In dentistry, a small asymptomatic cavity can grow to result in very painful pulpitis (the dreaded toothache) and the need for a root canal or worse. It is... read more »

It is the time of year that we are all thinking about goals and resolutions. Setting goals is easy. Creating the habits and putting systems in place that support the goals is what can be difficult. Getting consistent is key to success. It is our daily choices and habits that compound to create a healthy life. There are certain habits... read more »

Your wisdom teeth are essentially molars, sometimes referred to as your third molars. They were necessary from a time when our ancestors survived on a diet of crunchy foods and roots. Most people have four wisdom teeth. However, it is not uncommon for some people to have as many as six, while at the same time, some people never develop... read more »

If you’re missing one or more of your permanent teeth, our Brent A. Spear, DDS team is happy to tell you that there are many restorative options that will finally give you the oral health and smile results you are looking for! However, if you’re interested in permanently replacing your teeth with a strong product that does not require surgery,... read more »