Since the holiday season is in the rear-view mirror it is time to think about how all that holiday eating has affected your teeth and that pesky tooth tartar. First, we need to know what causes tartar? Bacteria building particles, left untreated, create plaque that eventually turns to hardened tooth tartar. In fact, tartar is…
When you shop for a big ticket item like a car, a house or any other personal investment, you make comparisons. Comparisons are the only way to make an informed decision. This is also true when choosing permanent teeth over implants. The differences may surprise you. Permanent Teeth over Implants — What’s the Difference It’s…
A recent comedy skit entitled “Flossing: There will be Blood” was a reference to people who floss only two days before their dental visit. The joke was “your dentist always knows!”. The unfortunate truth is that when flossing produces blood, that is not a comedy. Why Flossing is so Important Flossing is the best way…