updated: Jan. 27, 2020

There is no doubt that a plant-based diet is optimal for health. Omnivores and vegans alike benefit from the nutrients present in plants.  But how does what we eat relate to Read more

updated: Jan. 20, 2020

When it comes to tooth decay, it’s important to know the main culprit – acid. Acid is what eats away at our enamel and causes cavities.  Acid can enter our mouths Read more

updated: Jan. 13, 2020

Of all the things you can do to maintain a healthy mouth, flossing has got to be the least expensive! But many patients don’t take the time to floss. And Read more

updated: Jan. 06, 2020

Ever look at a photo of yourself from only a few years ago and ask yourself, “Huh, were my teeth looked a bit brighter back then?” We definitely do.  Coffee and Read more

updated: Dec. 09, 2019

The age-old question – should you floss before you brush or after? If you asked any one of our team members, you just might get a different answer on this Read more

updated: Dec. 02, 2019

This is one of our most frequently asked questions! Our answer? It’s not the brush that matters, it’s who’s doing the brushing.  Let’s break that down. The goal of tooth brushing Read more

updated: Nov. 26, 2019

People have been asserting that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” since the 19 th century. While it may not necessarily be true that those who eat apples Read more

updated: Oct. 28, 2019

Seeing some red in the sink after brushing or flossing may raise an eyebrow or two. It may seem like your gums are bleeding for no reason. But before you Read more

updated: Oct. 21, 2019

Ouch!  Chomp on something your tooth didn’t like? Or get hit in the mouth with a hockey puck?  If you think you may have a cracked tooth, or if you’re holding a Read more

updated: Oct. 14, 2019

Most people have heard of the word “plaque,” and know it’s not something you want on your teeth. Yet, they don’t know what exactly plaque is or how it contributes Read more

updated: Sep. 30, 2019

“Are Dental X-Rays Safe?” and Other Questions about Dental X-Rays  Some of the most common questions we get at Premier Dental Care  have to do with dental x-rays: Are they safe? Read more

updated: Sep. 24, 2019

Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the Read more

updated: Sep. 17, 2019

Typically, when a parent brings a young child to the dentist, the last discussion they’re expecting to have is one centered on braces and orthodontic appliances. Yet, even at ages Read more

updated: Sep. 16, 2019

Top image by Flickr user Gordon used under Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license. Image cropped and modified from original. AS PARENTS, our children’s well-being is always our top priority, and their dental health is Read more

updated: Aug. 26, 2019

ORAL CANCER IS A SUBJECT we’d all prefer not to have to think about, but it’s critical to have a basic understanding of risk factors and symptoms. More than 50,000 Read more

updated: Aug. 19, 2019

GROWING BODIES NEED a lot of fuel, and that means a lot of after-school snacks. The nature of those snacks can have a big impact on a child’s oral health Read more