What is a cavity? A dental cavity is, in its simplest form, the breakdown of healthy tooth structure into not healthy tooth structure. Our mouths are full of bacteria. As a result, some of these bacteria can cause tooth decay or cavities and some of these bacteria cause periodontal disease or gum disease. How do […]

Are Dental Xrays Necessary? One of the things we sometimes hear from our patients is, "I really don't want dental xrays, can't you just do my checkup and cleaning for me." This becomes a challenging task for us to complete a thorough dental exam for the patient. If we are seeing a patient for the […]

Are you confused on what type of toothpaste you should use? Which type of toothpaste you should use is equally as important to what type of toothbrush you should use. With so many types and brands on the market, the answer is specific to the needs of the patient. Which toothpaste should I use for […]

Which toothbrush is best for teeth? There are so many toothbrushes on the market. As dentists, this a common question we are asked. And truthfully, we are so happy when this question is asked… because that means our patients care about improving their oral health. There are so many choices available, that the task of […]