Fluoride is a big deal in dentistry because of its ability to help prevent tooth decay.  It is also the center of controversy because of claims that it increases the risk for cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture, low intelligence, Alzheimer disease, allergic reactions, and other health conditions.  Just search “fluoride” online and you’ll see the frightening stuff out there!

In this blog post series (it will be at least 2 parts), I hope to provide some basic information about fluoride, its benefits, and the history of fluoride in community water.  I also hope to address some of the concerns associated with it:  Is it safe??  How much fluoride should we use?  Should I be concerned about too much fluoride?  Should I filter my water?  And more.

This is an important question to address if you or a loved one is expecting. This post answers the question (spoiler: the simple answer is “yes”) and specifically addresses different aspects of dental treatment while pregnant.

The host of physiologic changes that occur in women’s bodies during pregnancy leads to a number of changes in the mouth that are good to be aware of.  There are also some myths about pregnancy-related tooth changes to address.

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and in honor of this, I have made a video to demonstrate how to brush your infant/toddler/young child's teeth.  Happy brushing! 

Oil pulling is something I get asked about occasionally.  This blog post is to share my understanding of oil pulling and the results of my review of the current literature.  

I find that when someone is interested in whiter teeth, I often get asked the same handful of questions.  My hope for this post is to provide information that may answer questions about tooth whitening that you may have, including how it works, its safety, and what to expect as you whiten your teeth.

Tooth sensitivity is an issue that we regularly see patients encounter.  Do you ever experience tooth sensitivity and been concerned about what it means?  Read this post to find out the cause and learn what you can do to easily manage it.  

In this post we discuss protective factors.  Good oral hygiene remains the best way to prevent tooth decay, but do you know the others?

There are many factors that contribute to our risk for dental caries.  This post discusses these risk factors so that you can identify where you may be able to make changes and decrease your risk for tooth decay.