Take a walk down the dental aisle of any grocery, drug or big box store. You will notice that there is no shortage of kits, strips, gels, pastes and rinses all claiming to give you a brilliant, white smile that will increase your self-esteem, earning power and Facebook likes. But before you make any substantive changes to your oral hygiene... read more »

Your back teeth have an important job to do. They are the teeth that grind and chew your food so that you can swallow and digest it. To get the job done, your back teeth, known as molars and premolars come equipped with ridges, known as cusps, which do the hard work of chewing your food. These cusps are great... read more »

Things can happen to your teeth. You may sustain a trauma to your mouth that results in a severely damaged tooth. You may have a cavity that has affected a large part of your tooth, repeated dental work on a tooth. Or a large filling may have made your tooth unstable. In such cases, your dentist may suggest that you... read more »

There are different options for replacing missing teeth. Dentures and bridges serve many people well, but some patients opt for dental implants. While dental implants are effective and popular, there are some things that you should consider before moving ahead. You should have a discussion with our dentist, Dr. Michael Ling to find out if implants are a good choice... read more »

Teething is an entirely natural process that occurs when teeth begin to break the surface of the gums, known as tooth eruption. However, teething can be painful and discomforting for children, so treatments to help relax and ease the pain should be used. Know the basics of teething. Here are a few tips about teething that can help any smile:... read more »