Can Brushing Your Teeth Whiten Them?

Can Brushing Your Teeth Whiten Them?

In the world of misconceptions, “teeth being naturally white” has to be ranked in the top 3. We hear from patients often that they brush their teeth every day, but still don’t have perfect pearly white teeth. There are a few reasons for this. Your Teeth Aren’t...
How long do dental crowns last?

How long do dental crowns last?

If there isn’t enough tooth structure to restore a tooth with a filling; or if you have had a root canal, your dentist will likely want to place a crown over the tooth. A crown covers the damaged tooth and helps restore the normal shape, size, and function of the...
What is tartar, and how do I remove it?

What is tartar, and how do I remove it?

We know that brushing removes tartar. We know that flossing removes tartar. We know that tartar sauce is delicious on fish and chips…but what is tartar? What exactly is tartar? No, it’s not the sauce we dip our fish and chips in. But good luck getting that out of your...
6 Facts About Baby Teeth

6 Facts About Baby Teeth

Should you tie a drone to your kid’s loose tooth and drag it into the sky? At what age should you break the pacifier habit? Are dental x-rays dangerous for my kid? The are all great questions, and some of the questions we answer in today’s blog about baby...
What causes sensitive teeth?

What causes sensitive teeth?

It’s that time of year. Halloween just wrapped up, and we’re still digging through our kids’ rejected candy stash. Thanksgiving and leftover pies are officially done. Now we’re rounding the corner to Christmas, and our teeth are as sensitive as...