We all know that drinking too much sweet sugary soda pop can cause tooth decay. Sodas should only be an occasional treat (like a cupcake or a candy bar), not your main source of hydration or caffeine. To get around this issue and still enjoy a sweet drink, many people turn to sugar-free varieties. The only problem is that sugar-free sodas can cause tooth decay too! [Read more…] about The Top Sugar-Free Food That Can Rot Your Teeth
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Interpreting the Rainbow of Tooth Stain Colors
While tooth stains don’t come in all the colors of the rainbow, they come in a few, and they each may mean something different about the condition of your smile and what you can do about it. [Read more…] about Interpreting the Rainbow of Tooth Stain Colors
Why Lasers Are Used in Dentistry
The use of lasers in dentistry may sound a bit like science fiction, but it’s actually scientific fact! Laser technology was first applied to dentistry in the early 1960s and has been gaining popularity ever since. [Read more…] about Why Lasers Are Used in Dentistry
What Is Laughing Gas and What’s So Funny About It?
Laughing gas is the common name for an inhaled sedative, used in dental care and in medical care. Laughing gas gets its name from the feeling of well-being and giddiness that it can cause. [Read more…] about What Is Laughing Gas and What’s So Funny About It?
Finding a Dentist for Your Kids
If you’re looking to find the right dentist & establish a “dental home” for your family, you may wonder what the difference is between a pediatric dentist (a.k.a. a kids’ dentist) & a general dentist. [Read more…] about Finding a Dentist for Your Kids
How to Choose a Toothbrush
Humans have been using toothbrushes to remove food from teeth for thousands of years. Early toothbrushes were sticks with frayed ends, & later brushes were made from bone, wood or ivory & animal hairs. [Read more…] about How to Choose a Toothbrush