by Cameron Shearin | Dec 18, 2022
Why would anyone consider dental sealants? After all, everyone knows brushing and flossing are the leading way to prevent cavities and maintain good oral health. However, some teeth, like molars, are hard to reach. In addition, getting into every nook and cranny is...
by Cameron Shearin | Feb 22, 2022
Cavity might as well be a four-letter word! For as long as they have had a name, cavities have been a bad word. No one wants a cavity. Just thinking of a cavity may make you tense up and your teeth clench. However, tooth decay is second only to the common cold as the...
by Cameron Shearin | Sep 8, 2021
Why be concerned about happy, strong teeth? There is an adage by an unknown author that says: “Ignore your teeth and they’ll go away”. It’s very true. Watching what you eat affects the health of your teeth. Certain foods can cause plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a...
by Cameron Shearin | Sep 7, 2021
Exploding teeth sound horrifying and like something out of a science fiction novel. A Pennsylvania dentist named WH Atkinson wrote an article about three patients that experienced an exploding teeth phenomenon: The first one was the Reverend DA from Springfield, PA...
by Cameron Shearin | Dec 29, 2020
You probably remember your parents telling you when you were young that candy would rot your teeth. There’s truth to that, but it doesn’t mean you can never indulge. When you know what kinds of candy do the most harm and how to prevent dental issues caused by sugar,...