Informative Dental Blogs

We are proud to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during March in celebrating National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right Bite by Bite” and encourages consumers to remember to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day. Not only will your body thrive off […]

Dr. Gerald Middleton knows that not all patients need severe changes to their smile therefore, procedures such as minimally invasive veneers can make a huge difference without damaging existing teeth structure. Minimally invasive veneers are thin ceramic veneers that cover the surface of the tooth they are attached to. Since minimally invasive veneers are applied […]

Mehmet Oz hosts a popular TV show that reaches millions of people.  He offers a constant stream of medical advice, and he is popular because he makes his topics sound dramatic, or exciting, or surprising, or all three. Dr. Mehmet Oz at the 52nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival on June 13, 2012 in Monaco. (Image credit: […]

In order to maintain the brightest, healthiest smile you possibly can, you need to practice good dental hygiene every day. We all know this. Brushing and flossing while rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash will ensure that you are doing your best to keep your smile healthy and white. But that isn’t all we need have […]

In response to the growing danger of the coronavirus and mandatory state-wide shutdown of non-essential businesses, Dr. Middleton released the following statement: I hope all of you are able to stay safe and healthy. As most of you know, we have had to make the difficult decision to close our office to keep us, our […]

Diabetes is an affliction that affects more Americans every year. Not only do most of us know someone with diabetes, but there are more complications related to it besides heart disease, nerve damage, and limb amputation. In fact, diabetes can also affect your oral health. In 2015, 30.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, […]

According to recent statistics, more than 51 million hours of school are lost each year by children due to dental related illnesses. As for adults, statistics have proven that employed adults lose more that 164 million hours of work each year due to oral health problems. That is a lot of hours! Not only can […]

Does the thought of having your teeth worked on make you anxious or uncomfortable? Do the sight of needles and the sound of dental drills make you cringe? Now imagine if you could have everything done while you nap comfortably and awake to not remembering anything from the procedure. By the use of oral conscious sedation, […]

When traces of food remain tucked away between our teeth, it becomes a source of food for corrosive sugars to feed on; over time, this becomes the source of pockets in the teeth for bacteria to settle and the problem to compound. Flossing is a very important step for any oral care routine, and it’s […]

Now that we are beginning a brand-new year, many of us have begun to make subtle lifestyle changes. One aspect that can really work wonders for our overall health is our sleep patterns. The more sleep we get, the more time our bodies have to heal and refresh. However, if you have a sleep condition, like […]

We may be stuck in some type of quarantine and wearing a mask is required in most places, so most of us don’t exactly have a way to show off our smiles these days, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t want to have the prettiest, brightest smile possible. And if we have some staining […]

There are loads of reasons to enjoy a cup of tea. To warm (or cool) your insides, to gather with friends, to even get a good night’s sleep. No matter your reason, tea has become a favorite for people around the world. The problem is one similar to other dark drinks – they can stain […]