While the spread at your upcoming holiday meal doesn’t necessarily include bowls heaping with sugar, it can start to feel that way sometimes. By the time you’re done checking out the brownies, chocolates, candy canes, Jell-O, cakes, and assorted pies, you may wonder how you’ll ever get through your meal without most certainly promoting tooth […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Times You’re Not Making A Better Choice
Trust us. We know that it’s upsetting to learn that when you’ve been using “this not that” mentality to replace something you want with an alternative that you’re sure is much safer for your oral health. As a result, we want to do everything we can do point out such issues, so we can save […]
What Does A Toothache Mean?
When you develop pain in your tooth that doesn’t subside after 48 hours, you may need to see a dentist. A toothache can mean the onset of tooth decay, a serious (but common) oral health concern linked to serious complications unless treated in a timely manner. Fortunately, we can help treat your smile. […]
Reasons You Feel Anxious Without Dental Anxiety
Maybe you’re not someone who experiences true dental anxiety. However, you’ve noticed that you find yourself feeling somewhat anxious when you see us for dental visits. You aren’t afraid of dentistry. You don’t mind coming in for your dental care. So, what could possibly be causing you to feel jittery? Take a moment to consider […]
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Fluoride: Reasons You Can Stop Worrying!
It’s very likely that you have heard wonderful things about using fluoridated toothpaste from our team because … well … we are dental professionals! However, it’s also very likely that you’ve heard some negative things about fluoride from friends, from the internet, and the list continues. As a result, you may feel stressed every morning […]
Quiz: Halloween And Your Kids
Are you ready to deal with the upcoming inundation of piles and piles of candy that are headed our way? Perhaps as far as you are concerned for yourself, it’s a cinch! However, when it comes to figuring out how to feel like a parent that’s equal parts responsible and fun, would you say that […]
FAQs: I’m A Noisy Eater
What would you say if we were to ask you about your eating habits? Would the first thing out of your mouth be, “Help! I’m a noisy eater!” followed by the hope that we can offer some guidance? If so, we encourage you to spend a moment with our FAQs (and the answers). You may […]
Is Wintertime Busy Time? Plan Ahead!
We are just entering October, which means many exciting moments rest just ahead of us! There’s Halloween at the end of the month, Thanksgiving to look forward to, then a myriad of holidays in December. If you have kids, a lot of family, an active social life, etc., then wintertime is a very busy time […]
Dental Care: Why Do I Have To…?
When patients take the time to ask us questions during dental checkups, they often begin with, “Why do I have to…” which we completely understand. When you’re under the impression that you must do particular things to keep your oral health safe, you like to know you’re not wasting your time and you like to […]
Electric Toothbrush: Pros And Cons!
How many times have you wondered if you should be using an electric toothbrush? Perhaps you’ve seen television commercials in which a couple is using their special electric brushes together? Do you wonder if maybe this is one of those milestones that means you’ve graduated to some very mature level of dental hygiene? The truth […]
