When to Yank a Tooth

When you’re having troubles with your teeth, you’re often faced with two choices: yank the tooth via extraction, or leave it in and let Dr. perform a root canal to help preserve the tooth. While neither of those is an ideal outcome, it’s good to be educated on the pros and cons of both situations… Read more »

Are Mercury Fillings Safe?

For more than 150 years, dentists have used mercury in amalgam fillings to help repair cavities. But recently, people have questioned whether or not the mercury used is harmful to your health. The truth is that these types of fillings are very safe and effective, but let’s take a deeper look at answering the question… Read more »

Take Good Care of Those Healthy Gums

Healthy gums don’t happen by accident and they are just as valuable as healthy teeth for a confident smile. Your gums perform a vital function as they surround and support your pearly whites. Unfortunately, periodontal disease is one of the biggest factors in tooth loss for adults. Because gum disease itself can be painless, unless… Read more »

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Dr. and our team in , , want to wish you and yours a fun and healthy Halloween now that fall is officially in full swing. To help you achieve this, we would like to share with you this month’s message from the American Dental Hygienists’ Association–Do The Daily 4. We believe doing the daily… Read more »