Anxiety is not a bad thing. It’s a speculative thing. It helps us predict the future, and control it. Without anxiety, humans could not have evolved. Winter and lions and … read more

Typically when people think about the dentist, they imagine a sterile room and the sound of a drill buzzing in the background. This kind of imagery can spike many people’s … read more

Oral thrush. Fungus Candida. Oral candidiasis. There are multiple terms for it, multiple causes of it, and multiple ways it can appear. So how do you know if you even … read more

Science has been debating “nature vs. nurture” for centuries. How much do genes play a role in health? What conditions are most hereditary? You may have inherited more than just … read more

According to the American Dental Association, your DNA is not your dental destiny. “Just because you have a DNA ‘marker’ associated with a particular disease, it does not mean you … read more

If you’ve put your dental health on the back burner for whatever reason, consider making this year the year that you get back on track. It’s not difficult to get … read more

It’s no secret that most people dread going to the dentist, and most dentists realize this. However, there’s an important message that dental professionals want people to know, and that … read more

In Latin, halitosis means “breathed air” … “pathologically altered breathed air.” It sounds intimidating, so we’re going to break it down to causes and cures. Breathe in, breathe out, you … read more