A tongue-tie, known medically as ankyloglossia (pronounced ang-kuh-loh-glaw-see-uh) is caused when the membrane that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth is unusually short and thick, reducing the mobility of the tongue. Tongue-ties are common…
Let’s be clear, a dental cleaning is something you do as part of your at home dental care routine when you brush and floss. However in our everyday interactions most of us refer to our dental hygiene visits simply as…
Tooth enamel is the hardest material in the human body. Enamel is a resilient surface composed of 96% mineral making it denser than any other tissue in the human body. While tooth enamel is both durable and resistant to damage,…
Before the advent of modern dentistry an injured or diseased tooth was typically pulled, but today a tooth can often be saved through endodontic treatment also known as root canal therapy. Endodontic therapy is a highly specialized branch of dentistry…
What are dental bitewings? Does the dentist really need them? Bitewings are four diagnostic x-rays that are typically taken once a year and allow us to see between the spaces of the molars and premolars. Because these spaces can’t be…
Is a dental filling or a crown done by one dentist the same as the next? Ask any experienced dental assistant and you’ll get a resounding no. Like most things in life there are varying degrees of quality. So what…
High blood pressure continues to be on the rise and currently affects over 1 in 4 Americans. Left untreated high blood pressure can lead to a whole host of health issues including heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. So let’s…
Patients seeking a permanent solution to a missing tooth often have trouble choosing between a bridge and an implant. While both solutions help restore functionality and save your smile we wanted to provide some insights into the pros and cons…
Dentophobia is nothing new and is one of the most common phobias ranking right up there along with fears about public speaking, heights and flying. Whether or not the cause of our fears is rational or the product of some…
CareCredit is a credit card designed to give patients the time to make monthly, no interest, payments to meet the dental and medical needs not covered by insurance. Is it just for the dental office? Not at all,…