Archive for May, 2021

Lasers in Dentistry

Lasers have been used in dental offices for over thirty years. What can they do? Lasers are used to reshape tooth, bone, and gum tissue, treat infection and relieve pain. A laser is an instrument that converts electrical energy to an intense beam of light of a specific wavelength. Our body’s tissues and dental materials […]

Your Medical History – Why do we ask?

When people come to their dental appointment, one of the first things the dental team will do is to update their health history. Sometimes people will comment (or wonder) “Why are you asking me about that? I’m just here for my teeth cleaning.” The reasons we ask are important, although often not obvious to people. […]