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From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us to brush? But if you’re in a curious mood, you might be wondering just how this soft, fuzzy film accomplishes

Dental X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we’ve had plenty of time to improve them. A lot of people ask: Are Dental X-Rays Safe? While there is always some risk in exposure

Orthodontists like Dr. Geller recommend your child’s first orthodontic visit around age seven. At this early stage, we check how your child’s jaw and facial bones are developing and make sure there’s enough room for their adult teeth to come in properly. One common treatment we might recommend is a

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start by making this the year you quit smoking once and for all. You know that smoking is very damaging to

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, what symptoms does it cause, and, if your Dr. Bean and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it after eating certain foods. Enamel is an extremely hard mineral on the exterior of each of your teeth. It’s actually