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There was this saying that I heard many years ago, “it will never be cheaper than it is today”! Now this applies to dentistry. Admiringly enough dental care is an investment and more than ever preventive care is king. Preventive care is your regular visits, oral healthcare products, and of course your effort at home [...]

One of the most important exams you can receive at the office is an oral cancer screening exam. This exam allows dentists to evaluate and check for lumps, bumps, and growths that are both inside and outside of the mouth. Why is this so important? Oral cancer affects millions of people every year and it [...]

Tooth Sensitivity can happen for several reasons, including exposed roots, whitening (either over the counter products or in-office treatments), decay, and cracks. Sensitive teeth are particularly uncomfortable to heat and cold, luckily, we have a product for that: MI Paste!  MI Paste can help soothe sensitive teeth while providing nourishing minerals to tooth surfaces.  We have two kinds of MI Paste, one [...]

Aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, affect more than 3 million people in the United States every year. These sores can occur inside the mouth near the gums and on the soft tissue inside the mouth however, they are not contagious. They usually heal on their own within 10-14 days. However, if they are unusually large, recurring or persistent, [...]

Do you know the benefits of Prevident Booster? Prevident Booster is very beneficial for: patients with high risk for caries patients with decalcification due to braces to protect crowns and bridges For best results, use Prevident twice a day and wait 30 minutes before rinsing.

2020 has been one of the most stressful years of this century so far. With everything going on in the world these days, the prevalence of clenching and grinding teeth (aka bruxism) has increased dramatically. With this increase in bruxism, we have noticed a lot more incidences of broken teeth, TMJ related discomfort, and even [...]

In 2007, I faced the predicament of the manual vs electric toothbrush debate. I was visited by Sonicare and Oral B reps. Both reps talked a great game and told me why their electric toothbrushes were the best--how much plaque they removed and how healthy my gums would be by using them. I was intrigued, [...]