By now you’ve probably heard of the relatively recent rise in the popularity of vaping as an alternative to traditional smoking. You’ve probably heard that this new craze isn’t as safe as you may have originally thought. New research suggests that vaping has a direct correlation to an increased risk… Read More…

August 21st is Senior Citizen’s Day, and there’s no better way for our dental office in Martinsburg to celebrate than by sharing some oral health information for the favorite senior citizens we have in our lives and their families.   The truth is, our oral health needs will vary as we… Read More…

Tuscarora Family Dental Care is amping up their holistic dentistry with more biocompatible procedures and materials and fewer dangerous toxins than ever before.  There has been a lot of stir in the media recently about the health risks of dental materials and procedures, especially root canals – and our patients… Read More…

When it comes to great oral health, you’ll often hear your dentist in Martinsburg talk a lot about proper brushing and the importance of doing it every day. But there’s a good chance your dental team also talks to you about why you should be flossing every day. And with… Read More…

Swimming pools may seem like an odd thing for your dentist in Martinsburg to talk about, but besides being a long-time summer favorite and a relaxing escape from the heat, swimming pools may actually pose an unwanted threat to your teeth. Now, before you forego all pools this summer (trust… Read More…

Extracting wisdom teeth is an incredibly common procedure. In fact, over 90% of Americans have their wisdom teeth removed. While there are some occasions when wisdom teeth surgery isn’t necessary, more often than not, it’s recommended to prevent additional problems and pain in the future. Let’s take a look at… Read More…

When many people think about their dental care they immediately think of teeth and smiles. But there’s another huge part of dentistry that can not only affect your oral health but your overall health, too — your gums. At our dental office in Martinsburg, we take gum health seriously, and… Read More…

With all of the changes to dental care over the years, coupled with our society’s general tendencies to emphasize our appearance or looks, there’s no doubt that the demand for cosmetic dentistry has dramatically increased. Your Martinsburg dentist wants you to know that if you have questions about cosmetic treatments… Read More…

Finding out that you’re pregnant is one of life’s most joyous (and scary) events you can endure. Everyone at our dental office in Martinsburg wants to send plenty of well wishes to all of the parents out there who are expecting a blessing of their own. We wanted to set… Read More…

Your tooth is throbbing, and you’re in a lot of pain. It’s unlike any pain you’ve ever felt before, and it’s definitely worse than a typical toothache. What could be going on? You may have an infection called an abscess. Besides the pain, the team at our dental office in… Read More…