So, you were told you need a root canal, but do you really? You’ve been seeing your current dentist for a long time, but you don’t think his or her latest diagnoses concerning your oral health sound exactly right. You might be right. Sometimes a patient doesn’t really need the expensive procedures their dentist recommends. […]

By now, you’ve probably all heard the buzz circulating activated charcoal and its ability to whiten teeth. You probably also have lots of questions about it. What exactly is this product? How does it supposedly magically whiten our teeth? Is it safe? Health trends come and go, so it can be difficult to know which […]

Do your gums bleed when you brush or floss? You may have periodontal disease. Most people ignore their bleeding gums, because it is usually painless. But, this is one symptom that should not be ignored. Periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease, is surprisingly common. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half half […]

The holidays are just around the corner – but before you get weighed down with the shopping lists, the jam-packed stores, the over-stuffed amazon cart, becoming best friends with the UPS delivery team, and not to mention getting lost in a pile of wrapping paper at the last minute – we thought we’d share some […]