An article recently published by the New York Times details one dentist’s experience seeing an increase of patients with cracked teeth over the past few months. What could be causing this? Well, all of our lives have been flipped upside down and shaken up this year, and this can cause… Read More…

There are a number of things that can cause our teeth to fall out, including accidents, age, decay, and disease. In fact, tooth loss is incredibly common among American adults and affects more than 178 million of us, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. But if you’re one of… Read More…

How long did it take you to recover from your wisdom teeth removal process? Generally, most people need a few days, but every patient we treat at our dental office in Georgetown is different, especially if complications occur. We always like to tell people that their best bet after their… Read More…

Wisdom teeth. Everyone is generally familiar with them. Many of you have probably had surgery to have them removed. But your Georgetown dentist decided to learn a little more about this type of tooth and unveil the truths to you. Prehistoric Chewing Power As it turns out, wisdom teeth were… Read More…

When you’re choosing the right milk for your family, you certainly have a lot of options to pick from these days. From milk made from almonds to milk made from coconuts, and from soy milk to cow’s milk, the dairy aisle is packed with so many different varieties of milk… Read More…

Sometimes it can be tricky to tell if you need to call or come to our dental office in Georgetown when something is “off” with your teeth. Other times, it’s pretty evident that you need to see us right away when you’re experiencing a dental emergency.  We thought we’d dedicate… Read More…

Think back to the last time your nose was so stuffy you had no choice but to breathe out of your mouth. Do you remember what your mouth felt like? It was probably dry, scratchy, and almost sticky. This is appropriately known as dry mouth. While dry mouth is an… Read More…

We’re heading into the dog days of summer, which typically means really hot days and a lot of sunshine. This can be great for enjoying some time in the pool, on the lake, or at the beach, but your dentist in Georgetown wants you to know that all of this… Read More…

Piercings of all kinds are popular, especially among adolescents, and can help people feel a sense of individuality or self-expression. Plus, they tend to have the connotation of being cool or trendy. However, when it comes to oral piercings such as tongue or lip piercings, they also come with a… Read More…

An estimated 39 million Americans suffer from headaches or migraines regularly. That’s about 12% of our population that experience these often debilitating, painful, and difficult-to-treat neurological conditions. However, even though this is such a widespread problem, there’s still the need for more research to determine just what causes a headache… Read More…