It might seem odd for a dental office to warn people about the dangers of brushing too much, but the simple fact is, brushing too hard can be bad for oral health. The gums are very sensitive and the wrong kind of toothbrush used to hard and vigorously can have bad effects on the gums […]

Brushing at least twice a day is something of which most individuals are aware, yet many of them still overlook the simple and basic importance of flossing regularly, too. Despite being relatively cheap with many good type of floss available for about a buck, about half of people in the United States do not floss […]

I’m an FAGD dentist! What does that mean for you and your family? FAGD stands for Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Earning Fellowship takes dedication to dental continuing education (CE) beyond graduation. Only about 6 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Fellows. When you see a dentist with […]

It’s that time of year again – some even call it the most wonderful time of the year. And we agree! The holiday season is filled with reasons to smile – from delicious turkey dinners to holiday parties to children lining up to visit St. Nick to yuletide shopping for your favorite people. And during […]

Brushing your teeth. We do it every day, so there’s no trick to it, right? Well, kind of wrong. There’s actually quite a bit of technique that goes into a proper brushing. Let’s dig into it. Your brush has got to be the right size. It should fit comfortable in your hand, and you should be able […]

HALLOWEEN IS ONE OF the most highly anticipated holidays of the year, and it’s almost here! This holiday sees kids, teens, and even adults consuming far more sugar than they would any other time, coming in second only to Easter. The problem with this is that sugar is the favorite food of the harmful bacteria living […]