General Dentistry

  • 3 Foods That Are Terrible For Your Teeth

    It’s no secret that eating can affect your teeth and gums. But did you know that some foods are particularly bad for dental health? If you want to keep your smile looking its best, then you should avoid these 3 foods that are terrible for your teeth. Acidic Fruits If you’re in the habit of eating…

  • ‘Tis The Season For A Healthy Holiday Smile!

    The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends and take lots of photos! But if you’re not careful, all those photos could be a little bit embarrassing – especially if you’re not careful about your dental hygiene. Unfortunately, poor dental hygiene is all too common and can lead to some serious…

  • What Is the Best Type of Filling for Teeth?

    There are several reasons to get a dental filling. You may be dealing with a cavity, small holes in your teeth, a fractured tooth, or even a gradual loss of tooth structure. Just as there are many reasons to get a dental filling, there are many different types of tooth filling materials available.  In the past,…

  • Tips to Protect Your Smile While Traveling

    You’ve put a lot of effort into the health and beauty of your smile. Don’t let a summer getaway throw off your oral hygiene routine! Instead, follow these tooth-friendly travel tips from Dr. John Schmid. Schedule a Checkup Before You Go Dental emergencies don’t take a vacation. Try to schedule a professional teeth cleaning appointment at our dental practice…

  • How Long Does It Take for Plaque to Turn Into Tartar?

    From a young age, we’re told we must brush twice daily and floss once a day to protect our teeth from plaque. Hopefully, as adults, we continue following this advice, but it’s important to know a little about what we’re fighting with our toothbrushes and floss. It takes only 48 short hours for plaque to…

  • Yearly Reminder: Take Care of Your Teeth this Halloween

    It’s Halloween time again, which means candy, cookies, and other sweets that can encourage tooth decay. While you needn’t abstain or even shy away from the goodies of the season, it is important for your oral health that you pay extra attention to your daily habits and make sure you are taking steps to protect…

  • Is Marijuana Use Linked to Gum Disease?

    The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study of New Zealand (DMHDS) is “an ongoing, longitudinal study of the health, development and well-being of a general sample of New Zealanders.” Beginning at birth with babies born between 1972 and 1973, the DMHDS has assessed the general health and development of study participants at two-year intervals. Part…

  • Esophageal Cancer now Conclusively Linked to Gum Disease

    In a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Louisville and Henan University of Science and Technology, the link between gum disease and esophageal cancer was confirmed. Specifically, Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium behind gum disease, was found in 61% of the tissue samples studied. This statistically significant number is higher than other risk factors including…