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 »

The removal of wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, is one of the most common surgical procedures in dentistry. Wisdom teeth grow at the back of your mouth and are the last teeth to come through If they do at all. Most people have four wisdom teeth - one in each corner of the mouth so to speak. Wisdom... read more »

Ideally, keeping healthy teeth and gums is the goal. Not having consistent and healthy oral health habits can result in cavities, also known as tooth decay, though there are many contributing factors. Cavities are damaged areas on the hard surface of your teeth that can lead to pain and more serious oral health issues if not treated. Tooth decay (cavities)... 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 »

Have you ever had a cavity? You probably have. In fact, how many people do you know that haven’t had a cavity? You may know a few, but as you know, cavities are a fairly common problem. However, did you know that some people are actually more likely to have a cavity than others are? You see, many people are... read more »