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Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more -
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more -
What is a crown?
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read more -
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read more -
Do adults need fluoride treatments?
posted: May 28, 2024.
Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.” Read more -
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: May 21, 2024.
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more -
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: May 14, 2024.
You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer Read more -
Spring Cleaning
posted: May 07, 2024.
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more -
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more -
Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a Read more -
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more -
Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more -
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more -
Can’t Take Another Bite?
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain. Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that Read more -
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more -
Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Millions of people, around Scarborough, and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more