Microbiome Basics: We are teeming with bacteria, in fact we are 50% microbial (Sender 2016). Over time we have co-evolved with microorganisms in a symbiotic relationship. They aid in the digestion of food, and influence the development of our digestive and immune systems (Relman 2012, Chow 2010). The mouth is …
We strive to always keep it as simple as possible… so here are the 5 bare bone basics to a healthy smile: Rule of 2: brush two times a day for two minutes. Floss before you brush. Water is the best drink for your teeth. The less sugar and acid …
Please do not give your baby Orajel, teething tablets, or other homoeopathic teething gels. The FDA has issued a warning that Benzocaine oral relief …
We are proud to have such active and engaged members in our dental family and want to help spread the word about …
Do you have questions about the different types of filling materials? What are crowns made of? Please click here for a summary …
Deep Cleaning (a.k.a. Scaling and Root Planning) is necessary to treat periodontal disease, a non-resolving chronic inflammation in the gingival tissues that …
In the last 20 years, there has been mounting evidence of the correlation between gingival health with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy/infant …
I’m excited to announce that we are a Terracycle/Colgate Oral Care Recycling Drop-off spot in Sunnyvale, CA! Recently, I was lucky enough …
In 1942, the annual production of soft drinks was approximately 60 12-ounce servings per person. In 2004, the Center for Science in the Public Interest …