The natural processes of the bacteria in your mouth, as well as acidic foods and beverages, can cause a microscopic erosion of the mineral crystals that make up your tooth enamel. Enamel is the hardest material in the body, but it’s not living tissue. If this microscopic enamel erosion is not countered by regular, daily exposure to fluoride it can... 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 »

Brushing your teeth is the MOST effective preventative action you can take in maintaining oral health. This being said, there are still mistakes that can be made while brushing that harm your teeth and gums more than help them. In today's blog, we share the most common tooth brushing mistakes. It is important to know that brushing your teeth twice... read more »

Your smile can help you do many things, like talk, eat, bite, laugh, and speak. However, that’s only the case if you take good care of it. Therefore, you need to make sure to avoid the damaging oral hygiene tools in the world today. A dental scaler is one of the only tools that can completely, safely, and effectively remove... read more »