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June 13, 2019

Smile: It’s Good for You!

Your smile is more powerful than you may know. Scientists have studied many aspects of smiling, such as how it affects your brain, your health, and… Continue Reading Smile: It’s Good for You!
May 27, 2019

The Tooth About Teeth Grinding

Headaches in Waterville are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If… Continue Reading The Tooth About Teeth Grinding
May 13, 2019

The Benefits of Composite Fillings

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Waterville… Continue Reading The Benefits of Composite Fillings
April 27, 2019

What Are Those Bumps? Oral Tori

Unusual shapes and growths can be alarming anywhere in the body. If you’ve noticed hard bumps growing in your mouth, you might have oral tori. What… Continue Reading What Are Those Bumps? Oral Tori
April 13, 2019

Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Nicknamed for the fact that they come into your mouth and your life by the time you are mature and supposedly “wise”, wisdom teeth are simply… Continue Reading Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
March 27, 2019

Stop Brushing After You Eat – Do This Instead

For a long time, we’ve been told to brush our teeth right after we eat, but conventional wisdom might be changing on that. Thanks to your… Continue Reading Stop Brushing After You Eat – Do This Instead
March 13, 2019

Orthodontic Pacifiers: A Binky on a Mission

Parents face many decisions, even before their baby makes an appearance—but once that bundle of joy arrives, one important choice is whether to use a pacifier.… Continue Reading Orthodontic Pacifiers: A Binky on a Mission
February 27, 2019

The Oral-Systemic Link: Risk Factors for Tooth Decay

Did you know the same plaque that decays your teeth can cause major heart problems? What if you could fight plaque and heart failure both by… Continue Reading The Oral-Systemic Link: Risk Factors for Tooth Decay
February 13, 2019

Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit At

Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average adult… Continue Reading Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit At