If you look at your back teeth, also known as your molars and premolars, right away you will notice a difference between them and your other teeth. Your molars and premolars are equipped with ridges, known as cusps. The purpose of your cusps is to chew and grind you food so that you can swallow and digest it. While the... read more »

A key component of oral health care includes planning for emergencies. Although they are rare, they can strike at any time and seriously damage your mouth. Protect your smile with these oral emergency tips: A Tooth is Knocked Loose: It is possible for teeth to be easily dislocated due to a variety of accidents and injuries. If a tooth is... read more »

Tooth decay is a serious problem afflicting the teeth of millions of Americans each year. Without timely treatment, the bacteria will continue to exploit more and more healthy material throughout and within the tooth. In time, this can even cause decay and a potential infection to form within the pulp or root of the tooth. In a case this serious,... read more »