It’s Time to Fight Periodontal Disease!

Periodontal disease, commonly know as gum disease, affects approximately 64.7 million American adults.  That is almost one out of every two people!  This is why it is time to focus on the way that periodontal disease can affect the rest of your body.  For example,...

Happy Father’s Day!

Today we would like to wish all those wonderful DADS a very happy Father’s Day!  This special day started in America in the early 1900’s, although it didn’t become an official holiday until 1972.  A daughter in Spokane, Washington wanted an...

Information About Canker Sores

Canker sores, referred to as recurrent aphthous stomatitis, are the most common oral ulceration.  They affect approximately 20% of the population and are most common in younger individuals.  Canker sores are considerably less common in people over 50 years of age. ...

What Do You Do If A Tooth Is Knocked Out?

When a tooth has been completely knocked out, root and all, it is called a tooth avulsion.  The area will bleed a lot, so it is important to apply pressure to help stop the bleeding.  If the tooth can be found, it is best to place it in milk or saliva to preserve it...