Many people think of braces as a right of passage that we subject pre-teens & teens to in the midst of their most awkward years just to ensure they have a nice straight smile by the time they reach adulthood. But the truth is that braces can benefit people of all ages & not all of the reasons to get braces are aesthetic.

As dentists we know we sometimes speak a slightly different, more clinical, language than our patients. We try not to be mysterious, but sometimes what’s common knowledge to us could be confusing to our patients. One common thing that patients want to know is the meaning of the different letters you see after our names: either DDS or DMD. So what’s the difference? Is one better than the other?

Any dentist will tell you that dental care is important, but what we might not explain is exactly WHY dental care is important. Though you see a different doctor for your physical health than you do for your oral health, much of what your dentist does is connected to your overall health.

Children go through their first set of teeth by age 12 on average. Losing teeth is typically an easy & exciting process for children, but sometimes it can be hard to know just how & when to pull a loose tooth.

Almond milk can be a healthy alternative to traditional milk, but does it have the same benefits for your teeth that dairy milk is known for? It depends, but usually yes, almond milk is a great source of the vitamins & minerals that keep your teeth healthy & strong. However, proper hygiene is still needed…