Staining on your teeth makes your teeth look yellow and dingy.  A stained smile can give the appearance of tobacco use even when you’ve never smoked.  Yellow or darkened teeth also make you look old by mimicking the appearance of aging. Why to Fight Staining As we age, some of the natural changes in the teeth over time causes them[…]

There are many reasons that teeth can hurt, and they are not all dental infections.  Since most people are familiar with the concept of toothaches from large cavities that lead to abscesses, we will limit this article to covering the non-infectious causes of tooth pain.  These are the potential underlying problems when a dental exam or x-ray shows that there[…]

Well, 2020 has been one for the books.  For many of us, it has been the most unusual year in our lifetimes.  Changes in the way we communicate, the way we work, the way we learn, and the way we gather have taken a front seat, while some other, less noisy but no less important, things have taken a back[…]

Gum recession is a problem.  It affects the cosmetic appearance of your smile, it can make the teeth super sensitive, and it might indicate progressive gum disease.  There are actually several different causes of receding gums.  You may have one or multiple causes of your gum recession.  Understanding the cause is essential to getting the right preventive treatment. This article[…]