Every time you stop in to visit your dentist, you are asked, “Do you floss regularly?” This is because flossing…

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are a systemic inflammatory disorder, which is how they have a…

It seems like there is a new headline nearly every week featuring someone who swears their teeth are whiter and…

Periodontal (gum) disease is a progressive inflammation of the gum tissue. It is most frequently caused by bacterial infection. Left…

You may assume that just because you’re brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily (you are, right?), that…

“Tooth worms” are the cause of tooth decay. That was the headline of a Sumerian text from around 5,000 B.C.E.…

Clearing up misconceptions about oral health can help improve personal oral hygiene efforts for a beautiful and healthier smile.  If…

Does your tooth hurt? Maybe you got into an accident or fight, and your tooth was affected. Or, maybe you…

Alveolar osteitis, more commonly known as dry socket, is a temporary complication that can occur following a tooth extraction. Fortunately,…