Infographic Shows Dental Tips for a Healthy Halloween Season We want to help you and your family have a healthy Halloween while still having Halloween fun. Dr. Umang Patel boiled and toiled it all into this no-trouble infographic. From basic dental health tips to best and worst candy and a sweet idea about what to […]
Dental X-Ray Safety: A Walk In the Park
X-Rays Are Safe and Important for Oral Health People often wonder about dental x-ray safety. Easy question – it’s about exactly as safe as a walk in the park. We’ll explain that more later. First we want to make one thing absolutely clear. We would never recommend something that was unsafe for our patients. X-rays […]
In the News: Foods That Strengthen Teeth, Told By Our Own Dr. Nina Arora
Our own Dr. Nina Arora had the opportunity to provide insight on Foods That Can Help Strengthen Your Teeth in a September, 2020 blog post on the Acteh website. (Acteh is a producer of electric toothbrushes.) Read the full article here. To schedule an appointment, fill out this form, or call our office at […]
Keeping Up with Dental Alignment During This Public Health Crisis is Essential
When you’re in the process of straightening out your smile, you know better than anyone that dental alignment is an ever-evolving process requiring constant care. It’s an investment you make in your long-term health and appearance. You might still be early in the process, or it could be almost that amazing day when the last […]
Back to School Dental Routines: They Aren’t Just for Kids
Some kids are heading back to school in person, and many are heading back virtually. No matter what your situation is, you’ll probably have less free time, more structure, and undoubtedly some stress. That would be true even in a normal year, but this year is something new for everyone. A back to school dental […]
How to Stop Receding Gums: Don’t Give Them the Brush-Off.
You might not be worried just yet about receding gums for you or your kids, but it’s never too early to take the possibility into account and know what to look for. In fact, it can happen to kids too! It might show up first as sensitive teeth, longer-looking teeth, or widening gaps. There are […]
Do Vibrant Foods & Berries Stain Teeth?
Summer brings all the berries and fresh tomatoes from the garden. It can bring blue sno-cones, purple popsicles, and pink cotton candy for the kids, and cold brew coffees or wine at the outdoor cafe for mom and dad. These delectable treats have something in common: they’re full of the colors that can stain teeth. […]
In a June 17, 2020 article on Prevention.com titled 9 Reasons Your Teeth Hurt and How to Stop the Ache, According to Dentists, Lauren Krouse quotes Dr. Patel on stress, sinuses, and infections as three of the nine pain points for patients.
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Stress & Grinding Teeth: Be on Guard
There’s no way around it – people of all ages have felt stressed at some point this year. Adults and children alike feel it in many ways, from sleepless nights to family feuds. We see a big impact here in the form of patients who are grinding teeth (also referred to as bruxism), but that’s […]
A Broken Tooth is NO Fun. How to Keep Your Family Smiling All Summer
Summer can feel footloose and fancy-free when the sun is shining and the sprinklers are sprinkling. But when it comes to safety, we shouldn’t take our eye off the ball for a minute. Some of our favorite summertime things can become dangerous situations if we’re not paying attention to what we’re doing. We thought we’d […]