The History of Floss (and Why You Still Need to Do It)
What Happens When You Don’t Floss? A lot of us have lied to our dentist at some point in our lives. It happens at a teeth cleaning, while your hygienist scrapes your teeth with pointy instruments and shows you the blood on your paper bib. Then she asks, “How often do you floss?” And that’s […]5 Unique Dental Apps That Help Teach Your Kids Oral Hygiene
Because who says screen time can’t be healthy? We know that your kids probably like to play with your phone a little too much (I mean, what are they even watching on YouTube all the time anyway? And how is it possible to play so much Angry Birds?). Fortunately there are tons of educational apps […]Ticks, Lyme Disease, and Your Oral Health
Spring has sprung in the wake of a mild winter, and with the early warmth comes an early infestation of Pennsylvania’s favorite parasite: ticks. Pennsylvania has been called the Lyme Capital of the country for its high population of ticks and frequent cases of Lyme disease. This is a tick-borne bacterial infection that can cause […]Wisdom Teeth Care Tips After Surgery
So you just had your wisdom teeth extracted (or are caring for someone who did) and you need some tips for care after surgery? Look no further! Here is a list of detailed instructions from our team of dental professionals providing answers for any questions/concerns you may have regarding your recent wisdom teeth removal surgery. […]Why Should I Remove My Wisdom Teeth?
First, let’s talk about why we even have wisdom teeth (third molars) at all. Before modern day medicine, it was very difficult to keep all of our teeth clean. Very often, our first molars (the second to last teeth in most mouths) would decay away, fall out, the second molar would shift forward, leaving space […]New Year New Smile
As we embark upon the first workweek of 2016, many of us are more than ready to tackle our New Year's resolutions. Whether we are planning to actually follow through with our gym memberships or rushing to the grocery stores to stock up on healthy food, we are all crossing our fingers these habits will […]Thanksgiving Tips for Healthy Teeth
With Thanksgiving being less than a day away (precisely 8 hrs 15 minutes and 35 seconds, not that I’m counting down or anything...), the majority of us are already in the process of preparing our holiday feasts, day dreaming of the delicious food, desserts, and appetizers, and inevitably coming to terms with the negative toll all […]