Flossing is the ugly stepchild of dental hygiene. It is the most neglected oral health habit with only four out of 10 Americans reporting that they floss at least once a day, and 20 percent never floss at all. This terrible statistic needs to change. The problem may be that it is somewhat difficult and bothersome to wind that green... read more »

Over the past few years, many news providers have written articles about how flossing lacks scientific evidence that it works. This is a gross misrepresentation of the studies that were performed. If you’ve wondered why our dentist and hygienists continue to remind you to floss, it’s because it does work, as long as you use good technique. One of the... read more »

A toothache or a pain in the gums, or jaw is usually a serious warning sign that something has gone wrong or is about to go wrong in your mouth. This is especially disconcerting if there isn’t a known source of injury that caused the pain. If you have a toothache you should contact us immediately. We can give you... read more »

Scaling and planing sounds less than ideal right? If you aren’t sure what to expect during your appointment, then we have some good news for you. Today our team is going to give you all the information you need on what you can expect for your scaling and planing appointment and how you can care for your gums afterwards to... read more »