What is Fluoride?

If you look on the your toothpaste tube, and on your bottle of mouthwash, you should see a label telling you that your product contains fluoride. What is fluoride and why is it used in so many dental products? Fluoride is a naturally occurring material that is found in the earth’s crust. In the 1930’s it was discovered that people... read more »

Are Your Wisdom Teeth Helping or Hurting?

When our ancestors roamed the earth, the third molars, or wisdom teeth, were necessary to help chew the kinds of food they ate. Our diets have since evolved, making these third molars superfluous, and in fact, problematic since our jaws are smaller than theirs, so there isn’t really room for these extra teeth. This means that when they come in,... read more »