School has either begun or will begin soon enough for your child. When school begins, we always want our children to look their best. That includes their teeth as well! (or at least it should). That’s why, as dentists, we’d like to remind you of a few things that perhaps may have slipped your mind …

By now – you’re probably familiar with our strict notion on METAL DOES NOT BELONG IN THE MOUTH. Specifically we are referring to the mercury content commonly found in amalgam fillings (also known as silver fillings). Ask yourself this: Would you ever consume metal? As a whole substance, we’re guessing a very large majority of …

Let’s face it, maintaining a healthy, BALANCED diet is very hard to accomplish. Even though we have access to the right foods & products, many of us opt for unhealthier options. And a large reason for this is because of cost & cost alone. Unfortunately in our society, it costs a lot more to consume …

Holistic dentistry is gradually becoming a preference for many patients, as most of us continue to seek out more natural-based methods for all aspects of our life – including dentistry. Why is this? Well, it comes down to a simple realization that we all want to FEEL GOOD. The Important Role Our Immune System Plays …

Cholesterol is much more present in our daily lives than we’d like to admit. In fact, with just that sentence, you’ve probably started wondering what products you’ve consumed throughout your day that contains cholesterol or high fats and how it will affect you. Overtime, we have developed a sort of mistrust when it comes to …

The foods we consume nowadays are all piled high with a list of ingredients on the back label that many of us have either never heard of before or cannot even pronounce out loud. Which begs to question: do we really know what we’re putting in to our bodies? Truth is, we really don’t. We …

Here’s the truth about fillings – and all cosmetic restorative dental materials – they don’t last forever. Like anything, these materials that are placed in our mouth wear down over time. However, they still remain a far better alternative to metal in the mouth. The question then becomes: when a filling, crown, or other restorative …

Sugar has become a staple of the American diet. The reason why? Because we love it. Many studies have been performed but the preference for sugar is noted even at early ages without any concept of what sugar is. What Do We Prefer? Infants were analyzed in a study and were given either water or …

How many times have you been to the dentist filling out forms that contain a host of information related to your general health? Probably a fair amount. Have you ever stopped to think, wait… why am I filling out information to do with my general health at the dentist? The Well Documented Mouth-Body Connection There …

Have you ever brushed your teeth, spit out the toothpaste and wondered why you saw trace amounts of blood? You aren’t alone. Many people have bleeding gums, but does that mean it’s normal? Absolutely is not. Blood presence is generally the body’s way of saying, “Hey, look, there’s a problem we have going on over …