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Many patients wonder if oral hygiene plays a role in their overall health. The answer is YES. Periodontal disease, most commonly known as gum disease, affects one in every two adults in the United States.* Your mouth is filled with bacteria. This bacteria can be...

Your health is our top priority! Treatment of inflammation and prevention of infection and disease are more important than ever. We are proud to introduce a new service to help fight inflammation and infection within your mouth—Perio Protect®.  Perio Protect® combines...

Electric toothbrushes have been around for a while now. However, they recently have become more popular among millennials and younger generations. Many patients are asking us if they really are worth all the hype. Electric toothbrushes rotate and vibrate to remove...

With so many options available to patients for dental care, how do you pick the right dentist? Picking a dentist should be as important of a decision as picking your primary care physician. Dental care plays a huge role in your overall health, so picking a dentist...

Only 30% of millennials visit the dentist each year.* Now more than ever, quality dental care is available and affordable to everyone. So what is keeping millennials from the dentist? The largest factor? Cost. According to Forbes* over 69% of health care plans do NOT...

Did you know tooth decay is the second most common disease followed right after the common cold? [source] Tooth decay begins when plaque forms on your teeth. This can be from a variety of factors including drinking too many sugary drinks like pop or milk. When the...

Dental Fear. It's a real thing. In fact, a recent study found that more than 60% of people suffer from dental fear. In recent years, dental care has been on the decline in the US. In a study taken by over 18,000 people, the fear of pain, the smell of chemicals, and...