Avoid staining foods - Some of your favorite foods can, unfortunately, cause stains on your teeth. Even beverages like red wine, soda and coffee can dull the whiteness of teeth, leaving a not-so-bright smile. Try to brush soon after eating darker foods to preserve your smile's natural brightness. Don’t smoke – Not only is it bad for your general health,... read more »
Congratulations to Renee and her team for successfully completing the Hood to Coast Run. We are very proud of you!!
We always love to get great feedback from our patients. Here's what a recent patient had to say about their experience with Dr. Kutsch: "Dr.Kutsch was highly recommended to me, I have just moved to town about a week ago. Was having problems with a cracked tooth, and have much anxiety going to the dentist. They were very kind to... read more »
Every day 100 people in the United States are newly diagnosed with an oral cancer. Every hour one person dies from it. Every year oral cancer kills more people in the U.S. than skin cancer (malignant melanoma), lymphoma, thyroid cancer, and cervical cancer. In 2015 over 30,000 people were diagnosed with oral cancer. 90% of patients survive when oral cancer... read more »
Have you heard of vaping?  It is the e-cigarette equivalent to smoking and it is taking a firm hold in the US. Backed by the world’s biggest tobacco companies, the industry is aggressively expanding its marketing across the country. More than 14 million U.S. adults and nearly 2 million teens and tweens have used e-cigarettes, and the rate of use among... read more »
With bathing suit season quickly approaching, many of us are trying to shed a few pounds before bearing it all at the pool. With so many different theories and diet plans out there it may seem challenging to find the right one. I’ll be the first to say I haven’t quite mastered that myself yet so I won’t be... read more »
We have noticed somewhat conflicting information about the effects of red wine on oral health. Below are two samples of what we mean.  Red Wine May Have Cavity-Fighting Powers From the article: Red wine may have effects on teeth beyond giving them a funny hue: A new study suggests it could also have potential... read more »
For years myths about the cause of cavities have been held on to as fact. Today we set the record straight and give you the truth about decay. MYTH 1: Brushing and flossing are enough to fight decay. FACT: Brushing and flossing alone do not kill the bacteria that are the real cause of decay. Dental Caries is a... read more »
Recently Forbes online published an article: Pure Juice Won’t Rot Your Kids’ Teeth It made the author’s top 5 most popular articles, and to date has received thousands of views. The article was based on the information from this study that concluded: “Our study findings are consistent with those of other studies that show consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is not associated... read more »
Everyday we get calls about how to properly use the CariFree products.  One of the main hang-ups for people is the order of product use.  If you are like most of America, you probably grew up brushing your teeth THEN rinsing with mouthwash. However, with CariFree things are a bit different.  No matter what gel and rinse you... read more »