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We’re taught from the time we’re small to brush our teeth twice a day for good hygiene. That’s one of the lessons that our parents instilled in us, and that we pass on to our children. Brushing [...]

Patients often ask if dental x-rays are safe. To answer this question, we explored why it’s important to understand why we do x-rays, it’s effect on our health, and how a banana helps put [...]

We’ve all heard about what not to eat: too many sweets, soft drinks, and processed foods. Acidic sodas and refined sugar contain acids that weaken the enamel of your teeth on contact, making them [...]

Does the thought sitting in the dentist’s chair make you break out in cold sweats? Would you rather suffer through months of dental pain and headaches than take an hour to fix your teeth? Does [...]

Did you ever buy yourself, or your kids, a shark tooth necklace? You know, the kind that you find at a beach-front souvenir shop? Jewelry-makers don’t have to pluck these teeth from the mouth of [...]

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects nearly 18 million Americans. Those who suffer from the condition experience pauses in their sleep that last as long as 10 seconds and may cause them [...]