Most people are aware that sweets cause cavities.  What most people don’t realize is that tarte sours can too!  The familiar sour flavor of some foods and drinks are caused …

Some will a little earlier, some will a little later, but most children have gotten their first tooth by the time they approach their first birthday.  We’ve written a lot …

You may frequently think about keeping teeth clean to avoid cavities, but another very important benefit of good oral health is avoiding gum disease.  While less common in young children …

We’ve written many times about the role of bacteria in the development of cavities.  Everyone “catches” these cavity-causing bacteria in the early part of their life.  Well, genetic analysis shows …

Children are not just small adults – they have their own set of medical rules governing their care.  Did you know that cavities actually grow faster in baby teeth than …

It seems like every year a new toothbrush, toothpaste or rinse is released that claims to be better than the rest.  How do you weed through the options to pick …

A trivia question for you: Each morning, when is the best time to brush your teeth? Before breakfast After breakfast Not necessary, brush only at night In our recent blog …

Children pass through developmental milestones.  You couldn’t ask a one year old to tie their own shoes the same way you couldn’t ask a one week old to walk.  Children …

Dentistry has been a separate profession from medicine for over a century.  People, including dentists, have considered the health of the mouth and body independent from one another: whatever happened …

Did you know that cavities are contagious?  Cavities are actually caused by bacteria, just like strep throat and many other illnesses.  But while strep throat can be treated with antibiotics, …