Ever wonder why we call hardened plaque “tartar”? The answer takes us out of the dental office and straight into centuries-old wine barrels.

What Is a Dental Abscess—and Why Early Treatment Matters

Pregnancy brings powerful changes to the body—including the mouth. Understanding how oral health fits into overall wellness can help support both mom and baby during this important time.

Two dental plans doesn’t always mean double coverage. Learn how coordination of benefits works and why claims don’t always pay the way you expect.

Curcumin is being studied as a supportive, localized adjunct in periodontal care, with a focus on inflammation and delivery methods.

Hydration plays a quiet but important role in oral health. From supporting saliva production to helping protect teeth, drinking enough water can make a meaningful difference—especially for patients experiencing dry mouth.

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Sealants can be a simple, conservative way to protect adult teeth too — especially if you have deep grooves, dry mouth, or a history of cavities. The only reason most adults never hear about them is because insurance typically only covers kids, not because they don’t work.

My goal is always to protect natural tooth structure for as long as possible. Sometimes a small preventive step now can help avoid a filling later.

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After the 2016 flossing controversy, many people wondered if flossing matters. We explain when floss helps, when it falls short, and why the right interdental tools make the biggest difference for gum health.

Endocarditis is a serious heart infection that can sometimes occur when bacteria enter the bloodstream — including from a tooth infection or bleeding gums. The good news is that treating dental infections promptly and keeping gums healthy actually helps reduce risk. And for patients with certain heart conditions, we follow American Heart Association guidelines and may recommend antibiotics before some dental procedures. If you’re unsure whether that applies to you, we’re happy to help.

Sjögren’s syndrome often causes persistent dry mouth — and that can make teeth much more vulnerable to decay, especially along the roots. In my latest post, I share why saliva matters so much, and how tools like fluoride, nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA), and xylitol can help protect and strengthen teeth when saliva is reduced. If you’re living with dry mouth, there is hope — and you don’t have to manage it alone.

My “Product of the Year” recommendation— the Sonicare Power Flosser with QuadStream. This water flosser uses an X-shaped stream that wraps around the tooth to gently clean between the teeth and along the gumline. For many of my patients — especially those with implants, crowns, recession, or difficulty flossing — it’s been a game-changer for reducing inflammation and supporting gum health. The best routine is the one you can stay consistent with.

Many young children suck their thumbs for comfort — and in most cases, it’s nothing to worry about. We put together a calm guide for parents explaining what’s normal, when to keep an eye on it, and gentle ways to help when your child is ready. We also share a sweet children’s book — David Decides About Thumbsucking — that many families find helpful .

Our team enjoyed a hands-on ice cream–making experience at The Green Cow Creamery, where we created our own custom flavors and learned what makes this local business so special. We’re grateful to Jeanette and Rudy for a fun, welcoming experience and highly recommend it as a unique team-building activity.

Our team stepped away from the dental office to enjoy a fun holiday team-building experience making ice cream together at Green Cow Creamery. It was a great reminder of the value of connection, teamwork, and taking time to celebrate the season together.

Imagine treating tooth decay with medication instead of a filling.

The interplay between oral health and overall bodily health has been a topic of scientific inquiry for decades.

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is a Gram-negative bacterium significantly associated with periodontal diseases such as aggressive periodontitis.