Who’s coming over to your house this year? Relatives? Friends? Is anyone bringing their pet dog? Perhaps you have young nieces and nephews coming over. While the last thing you think about when you have visitors is your oral health care items, it might be wise to lock them up (or at least hide them […]
Don’t Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Holiday
If there’s one thing that can truly ruin an otherwise enjoyable time during your holidays, it’s sleep apnea! Didn’t realize that going without sleep apnea treatment could prove so disastrous? Well, it’s quite true. Since we want you to have the best time you can, and since we know that you cannot always predict such […]
Dental Hygiene: 3 Excuses That Don’t Work
Yes, it’s true. Any single excuse you can come up with that includes you not practicing your dental hygiene is one that isn’t good enough! If you don’t brush and floss, you simply aren’t getting the benefits that are necessary for excellent smile health. However, what we’re getting at here is that there are those […]
Meet Our Team Member: Ashley!
You might immediately recognize Ashley if you’re already a patient of ours. Whether she has cleaned your teeth before or not, you recognize her face because she’s been working with us as one of our very friendly dental hygienists for several years! She’s a skilled and important part of our hard-working dental care team, compassionate […]
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Is your kiddo off from school on the day before Thanksgiving? Perhaps your tiny tyke wants your attention but you’ve been doing about a million other things in preparation for Turkey Day, which means your son or daughter has some serious energy to use up! Take a quick break and head over to the Thanksgiving […]
I Don’t Eat Sugar: Why Do I Get Cavities?
You might think to yourself that since sugar can lead to cavities, as long as you avoid sweets, you’ll enjoy perfect oral health. While it is definitely helpful to avoid sugar if you’re hoping to prevent tooth decay, it’s not going to completely stop decay from forming. You see, sugar is not the only problem […]
Holiday Time: Stock Up For Smile Care
In addition to the holidays that are heading toward us and putting smiles on our faces, there’s more to consider: The other incoming details include relatives, friends, potential winter weather, houseguests, and more. So, how to make sure you’re stocked up with your smile care items, thereby ensuring a relaxing holiday time rather than one […]
Quiz: Are Pumpkins Good For Your Smile?
You’ve seen many a pumpkin turned into a somewhat toothless Jack-O-Lantern, which may cause you to wonder: Are pumpkins beneficial for oral health? Or, are they nothing special for your teeth and gums? Perhaps they are something to be avoided! The brief answer is: They can be very good for keeping both teeth and gums […]
Meet Our Team Member: Kim!
Who’s that voice on the other end of the phone helping you schedule your visits? Who is that friendly, welcoming face you see when you walk through the doors of our practice? Why, it’s Kim! She has been with us only a short while but is already an integral part of the group. As you […]
Dental Hygiene: Too Much Of A Good Thing?
If you’re getting into the bathroom and going through your dental hygiene as we suggest for healthy smiles, then you’re doing it at least twice daily. Once, you’ll brush and floss. Once, you’ll just brush. It’s an easy system! So, how might you be going overboard and, in an effort to clean your smile, actually […]
