Oral emergencies, like an injury to your tongue or lip, getting something stuck in your teeth and gums, or damage to one or more of your teeth, can all have serious ramifications to your oral health. Even though it’s impossible to prevent an oral emergency from happening, your dentist, Dr. Timothy Collier, does offer a few simple tricks you can... read more »

Daily flossing of your pearly whites removes oral debris, food particles, bacteria, and plaque stuck in between the teeth. Taking the time to floss makes you less susceptible to gingivitis--gum disease that arises from hardened plaque. Plaque will irritate your gum tissue, causing gum sensitivity if it is not removed daily. After plaque hardens into a mineral deposit called tartar,... read more »