What Are Silver Fillings?

What Are Silver Fillings?

Silver fillings are what most people got prior to the mid-1990s. While white fillings were first introduced in the 1970s, and the technology progressively improved through the mid-80s most people didn’t really start choosing them as a viable option until the 90s....
Mouth Cancer Awareness Month

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, designated to educate the public about the warning signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of oral cancer.  Mouth cancer affects over 200,000 Americans each year with tumors on the surface of the tongue, the inside of the...
National Dental Hygiene Month

National Dental Hygiene Month

The month of October is well-known for Halloween costumes and candy stashes. But did you know that October is also National Dental Hygiene Month? This entire month is dedicated to promoting healthy gums and teeth so that you can enjoy your candy at the end of the...
Tips for Healthy Gums

Tips for Healthy Gums

September is Gum Care Month, so what better time to talk about gum health? Periodontal Disease is extremely common in the U.S. In fact, 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease according to the CDC. To reduce your risk, follow our...
How to Tell When You Need a Filling

How to Tell When You Need a Filling

Dental fillings have long been a solution to various dental problems, most commonly holes in our teeth caused by decay (a.k.a. cavities). Fillings fill up these cavities to allow teeth to remain healthy and continue functioning normally.  Fillings are typically...
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