If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and noticed your tongue looked white, you might initially be alarmed. Good news, though, there’s no need to panic! Many of the causes of white tongue are harmless and easily fixable. So what…
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When should I go to the dentist?
If it were up to us, we would be happy to see your smiling faces all of the time. But, we are going to guess that even if you like us a whole lot, a weekly trip to the dentist…
Good vs. Bad Beverages
We talk a lot about how diet and dental health go hand-in-hand. But diet doesn’t just mean the food you eat. It also encompasses what you drink. And while all things are okay in moderation, some beverages rise above the…
Athletes & mouth protection
Who’s ready for the fall sports season? If you are the parent of an athlete, you’ve probably spent countless moments at the game cringing at the sight of balls whizzing by your child’s face. Dry mouth. If you read our…
Why Checkups Are Essential
We know there are a million places you’d rather spend your time than at the dentist’s office. We would tell you it hurts our feelings, but we understand. It’s not always seen as the most fun of places and we…
Don’t forget your teeth as you travel
Ahh, summer – lazy days, no schedule and of course, vacation. But, before you head out this year on your family’s next adventure, make sure you don’t neglect your teeth. Sure, skipping brushing once won’t keep them from coming with…
How your mouth changes as you age
As we age our bodies change. It’s a fact of life. And our teeth are no exception. So what exactly can you expect to see and what can you do to help take care of your teeth? Well, we are…
You’ve Gotta Keep Smiling
You know that smiling is good for you. Not only does it make the people around you feel good it also actually releases happiness-inducing chemicals in your brain each time you do it. Unfortunately, as adults we don’t do it…
5 Dental habits to break
Taking care of your teeth is essential not only to keeping your teeth, but also to your overall health. Yet for all of the brushing, flossing, and regular scheduled exams we do, there are still things you do day in…
Keeping up with brushing through summer
Summertime has arrived. The days are longer, the pressure of the school year is off and there’s just more all-around fun to be had. But one thing that must stay the same is good brushing habits for the kiddos. Since…