Often, when we break the news about a cavity, a child or parent quickly chimes in saying, “But I brush twice a day!” Yes, brushing twice a day is important, but brushing twice day CORRECTLY is even more important. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at the correct way for kids to brush their teeth.
Use Your 2017 Dental Benefits Before You Lose Them!
We’re already just a few weeks from Christmas, which means the end of 2017 is drawing near. Before greeting the New Year, why not schedule a visit with your dentist? Otherwise, you may end up watching your remaining 2017 benefits expire without use! We can offer custom care for patients of all ages and their families. So, use those benefits before you lose them!
What Are Signs You Need TMJ Treatment?
Did you know that November is actually TMJ Awareness Month? In the United Sates, millions of people experience discomfort due to TMJ disorder, also known as TMD. Without treatment, patients may eventually have issues fully opening and closing their mouths. Fortunately, we’re ready to help address this jaw joint disorder with a comfortable and minimally invasive solution.
FAQs About Keeping Little Smiles Healthy
Most parents recognize that teaching their children to care for their teeth at home is essential for the good of their long-term oral health. However, along with good dental hygiene skills, children also need routine care from their dentist to keep their young smiles healthy well into adulthood. Today, we answer a few common questions about keeping little smiles healthy, and what makes children’s dental care slightly different then the care you receive as an adult. (more…)
5 Smile Healthy Thanksgiving Foods
Next week, our team and our patients will be sitting down with their friends and family for Thanksgiving. We love the opportunity to see our loved ones and enjoy a wonderful time together. However, despite the presence of sugary desserts and starchy foods, you can still take steps to keep your smile healthy. In today’s blog, were going to look at five healthy Thanksgiving food options.
How To Avoid Decay After The Big Feast
In just a few weeks, families across the nation will be sitting down for a Thanksgiving feast. While we love the opportunity to visit with our families, we shouldn’t forget about our smiles! You can take steps to help avoid decay after your big feast, protecting your smile from a common, but serious, oral health problem.
How Do You Achieve A Brighter Smile For The Holidays?
Now that November has arrived, people are beginning to plan their holiday season. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays will be here before you know it. If you would like to show up at holiday gatherings of your friends and family with a brighter smile, we can help!
4 Facts About Dental Fillings
When you develop a toothache, the culprit is often tooth decay. We can address tooth decay using a lifelike restoration known as a dental filling. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at four facts about placing dental fillings. Using this restoration, we can improve the health and beauty of your tooth.
Take Advantage Of Our Halloween BuyBack!
There is so much to love about Halloween, but as dental professionals, we also know that too many sweets and candies can lead to the onset of tooth decay. For kids, Halloween is the beginning of a season of indulging in too many sweets. Fortunately, we have a fun and unique solution: Our Halloween buyback program! Instead of throwing away candy, let your children sell it to us!
Let’s Talk About Alternatives To Halloween Candy
In just a couple weeks, children across the country will be donning costumes and going door-to-door to collect candy. While we all enjoy the sights and sounds of Halloween, we also recognize that candy can lead to a greater risk of tooth decay. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to create a smile-healthy Halloween, such as offering alternatives to Halloween candy.