Have you noticed your teeth looking flatter or more worn than they used to? While some wear is natural with age, uneven or accelerated wear can cause sensitivity, cracks, and long-term dental problems. Understanding why teeth wear down helps protect your smile. What Is Tooth Wear? Tooth wear is the gradual loss of enamel and […]

Many adults don’t realize that small changes in their bite can have big consequences for their teeth, gums, and jaw. Uneven forces from misaligned teeth can cause cracks, worn enamel, jaw pain, and even headaches over time. Understanding your bite and addressing alignment issues early is one of the most important steps to maintaining long-term […]

While COVID-19 is nothing to take lightly, I couldn’t resist this meme when outlining the measures we are taking to keep our patients and ourselves safe during this time.  You see, infection control is ingrained into every dental professional from the start of our training.  It’s a core part of our curriculum and we are […]

Having children has given me a new appreciation for the struggles parents have getting children to brush. While my kids don’t mind brushing, they do mind spending more than 20 seconds doing it! They seem to take the I-will-just-wave-this-brush-around-my-teeth-and-magically-they-will-be-clean approach. You see, they are six and eight years old and I’m ready for them to […]

The funny thing about dentists is we are constantly working to put ourselves out of business.  You may think that a ridiculous statement, but think about it, we are always trying to tell people how to avoid dental problems (Brush and floss!  Avoid sugar!  Get you teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months!)   And of course, […]