​ Many people may not know that braces, while straightening teeth and providing other oral benefits, could potentially lead to gum disease. The next question would be: How can I prevent gum disease while wearing braces? Dr. Alexandra George, DDS, weighs in. "Patients might have read a post on Facebook on how their friend or relative got gum disease...

You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and begin going through the routine of taking care of your smile. However, as you begin brushing your teeth, you might notice that your toothbrush just doesn't quite fit in all those crevices that are hard to reach on the surface of and in between teeth. You might recall a conversation your parents or ...

​ We all experience it from time to time, and it's actually one of the biggest reasons for getting a professional cleaning twice a year: tartar buildup. Also called dental calculus, tartar buildup is a yellow or brown deposit that forms on teeth when plaque hardens. It can only be removed by a professional. If it's not removed, it can lead to gum d...

Flossing your teeth is kind of like taking out the trash: It’s time consuming, it’s not always pleasant, but you’ve got to do it if you want a clean, healthy mouth - or home, in the case of the trash. In fact, flossing is so important that it is responsible for removing about 40 percent of the plaque and bacteria that sits on our teeth causing gum disease and cavities. Thankfully, there are many products out there to make flossing your teeth easier and more comfortable. But not all flossing products are created equally. Here’s why one tried-and-true product may be causing you more harm than good.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s still a very important one - and it has nothing to do with candy hearts and roses! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a celebration of the importance of teaching kids the proper way to care for their teeth. Sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), Crest and Oral B, this year’s theme is, "Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile." Here’s how to teach your children to do just that!

Have you ever been brushing your teeth or eating a certain food and suddenly thought of a dental question, only to forget it by the time your next checkup rolled around? Don’t despair! We've got the answers to a few common oral care questions we hear at our dental practice.  Why does spinach make my teeth feel gritty?Believe it or not, the reason your teeth feel dirty or gritty after eating spinach is because of its high calcium content. That’s right, the very thing that helps make spinach so good for us can often drive would-be fans away. When those elevated levels of calcium combine with another ingredient in spinach, oxalic acid, the two form crystals that cause both the slight bitterness in the leaves and that weird (but totally harmless) gritty feeling on your teeth.