Summer Vacation Doesn’t Mean a Vacation From Brushing

Ah, summer vacation—a time for relaxation and plenty of fun outdoors. It’s the time of year when many take a step back to enjoy some well-deserved downtime. While it’s important to let loose and have some fun during the summer months, there’s one aspect of our daily routine that should never take a vacation: your […]

Summer Family Dental Appointments – Plan Ahead

Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and creating lifelong memories with your family. However, amidst all the excitement, there are still day-to-day things that we cannot forget about, like heading to the dentist.  The summer months are an ideal time to schedule routine dental appointments for your family members since the kids are out […]

How to Prepare My Child for the Dentist

Unfortunately, the dentist can be a scary place for children. Rest assured, parents, we do everything we can to make children feel at ease. They will be greeted by kindness and a smiling face when they walk through our doors. While we do our best to make the clinic an inviting place, there are things […]

5 Causes of White Spots on Teeth

We commonly hear our patients seek a whiter smile, but in some cases, yellowing or stained teeth are not the only reason why. White spots on teeth can cause people to feel just as self-conscious as a dull smile. Let’s discuss what causes these spots and what you can do about them. 5 Causes of […]

How to Whiten Your Teeth Naturally at Home

Almost everyone wants a whiter, brighter smile, so it’s not surprising that we get asked about this topic a lot. We want to start by stating that the best way to get a whiter smile is to consider professional teeth whitening.  There are numerous reasons this is recommended above at-home remedies, but the take-home message is […]

Nail Biting and the Effects on Your Smile

Nail biting is a common habit that can be quite difficult to stop. This habit can have some potentially severe consequences, such as; affecting the digestion system if you swallow the nails, risk of infection and pain if you are biting the nails too short, and increasing the risk of ingesting harmful viruses and bacteria. […]

How to Get a Whiter Smile

It is natural over time to notice that your smile is not quite as white as it once was. The good news is there is something you can do about it! Let us break down your options of getting a whiter smile safely. How to Get a Whiter Smile Avoid Foods and Drinks That Stain […]

Fluoride Explained

When it comes to a healthy smile fluoride is an important mineral that can help strengthen and protect the enamel of your teeth. Normally, fluoride is talked more about in regards to children’s dental health. This is because it can play an important role in the development of strong cavity-free teeth. Below you will find […]

Choosing the Right Toothpaste

We have all gone down the toothpaste aisle to be presented with numerous options to choose from. You may have had the thought, “Toothpaste is toothpaste, right? So, it doesn’t really matter which one I select.” The problem is not all kinds of toothpaste are created equally and you may fall victim to choosing one […]

Your Smile is Important – 5 Reasons Why

Your smile is important and it is a common misconception that tooth loss is normal with aging. However, if you practice good oral hygiene for a lifetime it is far less common to suffer from tooth loss as you age. So, now that you know it’s possible to keep your smile for a lifetime let’s […]