Many years ago, humans didn’t have the luxury of modern cooking tools like sharp knives, vegetable steamers and propane grills.  Munching on uncooked meats, nuts, berries, roots and other natural plants produced strong molars and a broader jaw in consumers, out of sheer necessity and survival. Fast forward to the 21st century and we have the ability to cut, chop, dice, boil, steam, and bake just about anything and everything we eat.  In other words, our foods are much softer and easier to eat, putting less emphasis on the need for wisdom teeth.  Interestingly enough, our mouths are really created [...]

It’s hard to check out at the grocery store without eyeing the enticing display of snacks, candy and gum--all within arm’s reach!  Although most of those options would not be approved by your dentist (or doctor), DO feel free to grab a package of gum.  These days, they come in all sorts of flavors:  mint, grape, tropical, watermelon, cinnamon and cotton candy, just to name a few.  Here are some basic do’s and don’ts of chewing gum: DO chew sugarless gum—it promotes a strong flow of saliva DO chew for 20 minutes after a big meal—it helps prevent tooth decay DO look [...]

We’re saying Happy Holidays – with a happy offer for new patients. We like to say we’re high-end dentistry for adults.  And for you kids --- we’ve got some fun and (literal) magic tricks up our sleeves to keep them comfortable in the chair. And because we want to show you that we’re a nice place for your family --- we’re doing a fun Holiday Promotion --- where all new patients will receive the very impressive Oral-B Genius Electric Toothbrush (a Bluetooth Technology device that’s a $160 value) – that leaves your pearly whites professionally cleaned every time. Just [...]