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Aging Smile

How Teeth Change With Age

When we first start out in life, we grow a set of small baby teeth, and then as we age, we lose them to make room for our permanent teeth. But how exactly do our permanent teeth change as we age? Gravity, grinding, and tea and coffee stains all contribute to changes in our teeth.Read more

Should You Brush or Floss Your Teeth First?

It’s not quite an age-old question like the chicken and the egg, but it is a question I’m occasionally asked by my patients. It turns out that the order in which you care for your teeth can make a difference in your oral health.  Researchers in a 2018 study concluded that it’s better to flossRead more

Couple brushing teeth together

A Proper Oral Hygiene Routine

We often talk about the importance of a good oral hygiene routine to ensure a happy and healthy mouth, but are we really maintaining a good routine? There are certain details we miss or often take for granted, so while we’re already putting in the time and effort, we might as well make sure weRead more