Dental X-Rays: Why Are They Important? An Interview with Dr. Karagiorgos
You brush, you floss, you’ve started scraping your tongue, and you come in for regular check ups. Perhaps you’ve been wondering why you need to get dental x-rays on top of your excellent oral care routine. Are dental x-rays really necessary for your oral health? ...
The Basics That We Always Forget: Top 3 Ways to Achieve Better Oral Health
September is here which means back-to-school and back to our routines. As you get back into the swing of things, don’t forget about your teeth! Your daily oral health routine is important for not just your mouth, but your overall health as well. We’re here to help...
The Anthropology of Teeth – An Interview with Dr. Brunacini Part 2: The Evolution of Our Teeth
Not only does Dr. Brunacini love to learn more about your personal dental history during a checkup, he also loves to learn more about the larger history of human teeth. What’s not to love?! Our teeth are the result of hundreds of millions of years of evolution and...
Should I Add Tongue Scraping Into My Dental Routine?
During your hygiene appointments, we frequently talk about your brushing and flossing routines. But, what about your tongue? It plays a critical role in your mouth and overall health. Find out why and how to keep it in shape. The tongue is at the front line of the...
Stress and Oral Health – An Interview with Dr. Karagiorgos
It’s summertime and the living is easy...except the reality is that many of our patients are dealing with increased stress and anxiety levels from the past year. This has had an impact on oral health as well, with patients reporting jaw clenching, teeth grinding, as...
Red, White, & Blue… for Your Teeth!
With Independence Day celebrations kicking off the month of July, we felt inspired by all the patriotic colors! Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods promotes healthy gums and teeth, and incorporating a little red, white, and blue into your diet is a fun way to...
Brushing Your Teeth – How Often and When?
As a general rule of thumb (rule of tooth?), the American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth a minimum of two times a day to maintain good dental health and hygiene. You’ve probably heard Dr. Brunacini, Dr. Karagiorgos, and our team of amazing...
National Smile Day: 5 Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Smile
Here’s a reason to smile… National Smile Day is May 31! National Smile Day was founded by two family dentists in Illinois to celebrate the power of a smile and draw attention to the importance of good dental health and hygiene. This is our kind of national...
The Anthropology of Teeth – Part 1: An Interview with Dr. Brunacini
It may surprise you to know that our wonderful Dr. Brunacini loves to learn about teeth! Not just as a dentist, but also as an anthropologist… Dr. Brunacini is fascinated by the field of Dental Anthropology. We had to get to the root of the matter, so we’re kicking...