A frequently asked question at our office is, “How often should I have x-rays taken?” This is a great question! As a general rule of thumb, you should get a set of bitewings taken once a year, and a full mouth series (FMX) once every 3 years. Of course, if you are experiencing pain (other […]
We wish everyone a happy and healthy Halloween! With the holiday in full swing, we want to make sure everybody enjoys the holiday to the fullest while keeping their pearly whites safe! Here are a few tips to help keep your teeth happy on Halloween and throughout the holidays:
If you’re an avid wine drinker, chances are your teeth have suffered the consequences. Like coffee, drinking wine (both red AND white) can leave behind unattractive stains and have other negative effects on your teeth. Here’s why:
A lot of patients, friends, and colleagues have been asking us about plastic microbeads in toothpaste. Although there is no peer-reviewed research that measures the effects microplastics in toothpaste have on human health, microbeads are approved by the FDA and are in many products you wouldn’t expect including toothpaste, chewing gum, and face wash. Many […]