If you think you know all there is to know about dental care and dental checkups, then it’s time to test your knowledge! Our dentist, Dr. Joseph N. Falco, and dental team think dental education is extremely beneficial, especially because it can help you take good care of your smile... Read more » Gum disease is a serious problem that affects approximately fifty percent of American adults. The primary cause of gum disease is the buildup of plaque and tartar on your teeth. As those substances accumulate, your gums begin to swell, allowing the plaque accumulate below the gumline. Some of the symptoms... Read more » Root canals have gotten a bad rap over the years. Comedians make jokes about root canals, and most people cringe at the thought of having one. But a root canal can allow you to keep a tooth that in the past may have had to be extracted. A root canal... Read more » If you play any kind of sports in which there is a chance of an injury to your mouth, you should be wearing a mouthguard. Some schools may mandate that a player wear a mouthguard, but the chance or sustaining a trauma to your mouth and face exists in many... Read more » Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is a common oral health disorder often characterized by foul odors springing from your mouth often due to bacteria. Although not all bad breath is caused by your mouth, it is still often the chief cause. Bad breath can arise in people of all... Read more » Have you ever asked yourself what substances in your meals you should be avoiding to protect your gum line? Oftentimes we know which foods and drinks can be hazardous to our weight, but we fail to take into consideration the effects on our teeth. Listed below are a few key... Read more » Are you suffering from any broken or damaged teeth which are in need of repair? Do you have any cavities that would wish you could repair without being left with the metallic shine of dental amalgams? If so, you are in luck as the magic of CEREC® technology can do... Read more » Do you suspect that you have gum disease? You’re not the only one. 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic periodontitis, and even more are in the initial stages of gum disease. The main cause of gum disease is plaque--that sticky, colorless film... Read more » If you want to help your child enjoy their upcoming trip to the dentist’s office more, try using some of the following tips before, during, and after their appointment. BEFORE Helping your child get a full night’s sleep — and a nap if the appointment is later in the day... Read more » Dental stains often start out mild and nearly indistinguishable to the casual observer. Though, as time goes on, these minor surface stains can start to saturate the microscopic pores of your tooth enamel, penetrating deeper into your teeth. If it’s not counteracted in some way, this can leave you with... Read more » 
