Women who go to the dentist have healthier hearts. That’s according to a new study from University of California, Berkeley researchers, who published their findings online Sept. 29 in the journal Health Economics. The study suggests that women who get dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular problems by at [...]

Your teeth’s topography is made up of natural grooves, pits, and fissures. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with these topographical features they can be ideal hiding spots for food particles, which can lead to plaque and cavity-causing decay. Even with regular brushing and flossing, it is possible to miss some of these areas, particularly on [...]

Oral Health:  A Window to Your Overall Health – Part One By MayoClinic.com Gum disease can let bacteria enter your bloodstream and wreak havoc elsewhere in your body.  Or sometimes, signs of a disease may first show up in your mouth. Although the eyes may be the window to the soul, your mouth is a [...]

The most common cause for TMD is when the teeth come together, the TMJ’s are not in proper position in the socket. Certain movements of your jaw actually allow the TMJ to come out of the socket. Imagine if your knee would come out of socket…not a good thing. But for your jaw this is [...]

Restorative dentistry encompasses a wide range of procedures from cosmetic to replacement. A restorative dentist can help you get, and maintain a brilliant white smile with whitening procedures or cap, fill, and repair the actual tooth structure. Modern restorative practices include colored fillings, various metal cappings, and other decorative dental coverings to give your smile [...]