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Breaking Thumb Sucking and/or Pacifier Use

Most children have the natural tendency to soothe themselves by either thumb-sucking or pacifier use. It’s a natural reflex, and a habit that, as the child grows older, can be very difficult to overcome. But thumb-sucking or pacifier use has an adverse effect on a...
What is Gum Disease?

What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is an infection by bacteria down in the gum line. Early forms of the disease, such as gingivitis are easy to treat, while more severe versions, like periodontal disease, could be more difficult to manage. Gum disease stars in the pockets of gum tissue...

Sugar and Oral Health

We all know that sugar can be detrimental to quality oral health. This is because bacteria, the kind that creates acids in our mouths, that breaks down our tooth enamel, loves sugar even more than we do. Did you know, however, that sugars (non-naturally occurring...
November Patient of the Month

November Patient of the Month

Congratulations Greg for being our December patient of the month! We surprised Greg at work with a cake and it was his birthday! We love when things work out like that! Congrats Greg & thank you for being one of our great patients! “The professionalism and...
Holidays and Dental Care

Holidays and Dental Care

It’s an important time of year. It’s the time of year for fun, family, and food. And in our feasting it’s important to remember to continue with regular routine dental care, especially at a time at which we feast on turkey, stuffing, cookies, pies, etc. It’s important...