Dr. Toomin & Dr. Bieber

Did you know that this week we celebrated National Brush Your Teeth Day? While every day is a tooth-brushing day, it's fun to know that we have a day dedicated to our healthy smiles. Kids of all ages should be brushing twice daily with age appropriate brushes - what works for your little one won't necessarily work for adult teeth. If you're not sure what works best to keep your teeth in working order, ask at your next appointment, or give us a call for our recommendation. Here's to happy brushing!

Happy birthday Agnes!

Happy Halloween!!

When we chew, speak, and any other time our teeth make contact, this activates the bone tissue, causing the jawbone to maintain its density and form. Losing teeth means that there is less simulation of the jawbone, and the jaw begins to its structure.

Calcium cannot keep our teeth healthy on its own because phosphorus helps our body process calcium more effectively. Phosphorus commonly is found in meat, seafood, poultry, milk, cheese, and eggs, but it can also be found in plant-based foods, such as soybeans, pumpkin seeds, broccoli, sunflower seeds, lentils, whole grains, and nuts.

While bruxism (teeth grinding) often happens during sleep, it can also happen throughout the day, especially when you are stressed.

If you have sensitive teeth, teeth whitening may still be an option. A professional consultation and treatment can take into account the current health of your teeth, help address concerns you may have, and create an optimal outcome for your smile.

When teeth are crooked or crowded, they can be difficult to brush and floss, increasing the risk of tartar buildup, decay, and gum disease. Braces not only affect the appearance of your smile, but they can help with oral hygiene in the future as well.

While the pumpkin flavor in coffee doesn’t have dental health benefits, pumpkin and pumpkin seeds have plenty of vitamins and minerals that help improve the health of your smile, like iron, magnesium, zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. Are you a pumpkin fan? Let us know your favorite ways to cook with pumpkin in the comments!

Milk isn't the only good source of calcium. Leafy greens, sardines, some beans and lentils, almonds, and tofu can be good sources of calcium.

Whether you've just started playing recently or you are an expert, we want to know- what video games have you been playing lately?

Many people do need their wisdom teeth removed, but there are some cases where the wisdom teeth won't cause any problems when they come in. It's important to have wisdom teeth checked because everyone's smile is different, and an examination can help create the best treatment plan possible.

Happy anniversary to our Anais! Many more years coming your way.

Today is the first day of fall! Are you happy that it's here or are you already looking forward to another season?