posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more

posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more

posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more

posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

You already know that taking care of your teeth can help prevent tooth decay and the need for extensive work such as root canals or implants, which can be inconvenient Read more

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

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, and, if your Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read more

posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more

posted: Sep. 09, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Premier Family Dentistry of Pittsburgh, P.C. frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health and Fitness Day.” Because your oral health plays such a large role in your general health and well-being, let’s look Read more

posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more