Oral Systemic Connection Your mouth is essentially the gateway to your body. Poor or good oral health has a direct impact on your systemic health,

Brushing and Flossing with Braces It’s always important to maintain great oral hygiene, but it’s especially important with braces, as food and plaque have more

Preventive Dentistry Preventive care is one of the best—and easiest—ways you can maintain your healthy smile for a lifetime. Practicing good oral hygiene helps prevent

Fluoride Treatments Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and helps prevent tooth decay. We can get these benefits from fluoridated drinking

Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery When accidents happen, our oral and maxillofacial surgeons are here to help. Facial trauma refers to any unexpected force to

TMD The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect the temporal bones on each side of the skull to the mandible, or lower jawbone. These complex, hinge-like joints

Tooth Sensitivity Drinking hot and cold beverages, eating sweet or acidic foods, brushing your teeth, breathing through your mouth, biting down—if any of these normal

Tooth Decay Prevention What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the

Extractions Dentists prefer to preserve your natural teeth as much as possible, but sometimes that just isn’t an option. There are two ways a tooth

Your First Orthodontic Visit Knowing what to expect after your first orthodontic appointment will help alleviate any anxiety or concerns you may have about treatment.