Metal braces are one of the fastest and most effective ways to correct gaps in teeth, but they also have many drawbacks. Braces can irritate the cheeks and gums; make it difficult to eliminate food particles and plaque; and make…
In today’s day and age, you can order almost anything online, from makeup samples and razors to eyeglasses and dog treats. And, while retailers haven’t yet discovered a way to ship a dental cleaning right to your door, it is…
Technology has made significant improvements in dentistry over the past few decades, not just in the dentist’s office, but in the home. The Waterpik water flosser is just one modern gadget that promises to make flossing faster, easier and more…
If you are missing a tooth, and have an otherwise strong and healthy jaw, a dental implant is usually considered the best way to restore it. No other form of tooth replacement so perfectly mimics the natural tooth structure, while…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of "Multi-Level Marketing" companies, or "MLMs". Also referred to as "pyramid selling", "network marketing", and "referral marketing", these companies convince eager recruits to buy up a lot of product stock, then…
Activated charcoal has been popping up in everything lately, from face masks, to soaps, to scrubs, and, yes, even toothpaste. Made from coal, wood, and other substances, activated charcoal has long been used to treat poison and indigestion, and has…
Occasional teeth grinding, medically known as “bruxism,” is quite common in most people. But when a patient grinds their teeth so hard they experience tooth and jaw soreness in the morning, the behavior needs to be treated before significant health…
It’s mid-December, which means that the gift-giving season is in full swing! If you’ve been procrastinating on tackling your holiday gift list (no judgement—we’ve all been there), we have a last-minute suggestion that will last much longer than socks and…
At our South Park dentist office, we often find that patients are reluctant to pursue dentures as a solution for missing teeth. We blame years of popular TV shows making a gag of dentures “popping out” of characters’ mouths. In…
Thank you for stopping by to check out our brand new South Park dentist blog and website. We hope that these resources can help our patients (and potential new patients!) make informed decisions about their oral health. If you have…