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

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are a systemic inflammatory disorder, which is how they have a connection. Both diseases frustrate the

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

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

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

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

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

Does your tooth hurt? Maybe you got into an accident or fight, and your tooth was affected. Or, maybe you just woke up with a

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

Many people want a smile they can be proud of and one way to achieve a dazzling smile is to have pearly white teeth. However,