Holidays can get pretty hectic, with festivities, friends, family and an abundance of food – lots of it sweets and desserts. We all tend to relax routines during the holiday season: kids often stay up later and eat more sweets and snacks than usual. But we have a few tooth-healthy tips for kids that you – and they might not have … [Read more...]

I regularly get questions from patients about the different types of “cleaning” they may need. To answer those questions we’ve put together basic descriptions of both gum disease and the periodontal treatments that we recommend for each stage. You’ll be seeing more detailed articles on gum disease and how to prevent it in future … [Read more...]

Even for those of us who conscientiously follow healthy diet and exercise routines, there are moments when we can't (or simply don’t want to) avoid enamel-eroding foods. In past articles we’ve talked about acid-producing foods and beverages – soft drinks, fruits and juices, sports and energy drinks – that manage to find their … [Read more...]