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Deep Cleanings: Your FAQs

You might be aware of the fact that there are traditional dental cleanings and deep cleanings. However, beyond the fact that there are two main types of cleanings, you may not know much more about which one you need, the differences between the two, etc. To help you feel more educated regarding your preventive care […]

Tips For Family Dental Care

Why do we offer preventive dental care for families, you wonder? Well, because everyone in the family has plaque on their teeth, which can lead to serious problems like cavities (and gum disease and worse!). Of course, everyone in the family deserves a healthy smile that stays that way, too. Curious about how to make […]

Saliva: Why It’s Essential For Your Dental Hygiene

If your mouth tends to feel like it’s been stuffed full of cotton when you wake up in the morning or if you simply notice it’s very dry in there throughout the day, this can actually become counterproductive to your oral health. Even if you practice exceptional dental hygiene, if you don’t have enough saliva […]

What To Do When Dental Hygiene Is Boring

So, you’re not necessarily against performing your dental hygiene. You’re not skipping sessions or avoiding it but you are feeling like you’re tired of the daily routine. Perhaps you wish you could do something to infuse the twice-daily sessions with some sort of new life, so you feel a little bit excited about your morning […]

Dental Hygiene Quiz: Are You Missing Important Details?

When you’re focused on making it through your dental hygiene, you likely pay a lot of attention to the big picture issues. For instance, you make sure that you brush your teeth. You make sure your brushing lasts long enough and that you clean everything. You also ensure that you floss. What you may not […]

Father/Daughter Valentine’s Dance

That special time of year is fast approaching: Valentine’s Day, of course! Fortunately, there’s an exciting event on the horizon. The Father/Daughter Valentine’s Dance! Know of a girl who would just love to have an enchanted night out with the father or grandfather she loves? Then save the date and register quick! […]

When You Can Choose Bonding In Place Of Orthodontics

As you may have already guessed, you cannot always rely on dental bonding instead of visiting an orthodontist to receive braces or similar treatment. Bonding, of course, is a cosmetic treatment that can make visual improvements. It cannot, however, shift and reconfigure the way your teeth are organized in your smile. However, you may have […]

Dental Hygiene: Stock Up For Seamless Care!

It may seem that practicing your best dental hygiene strictly means remaining as committed as possible to making your way through your daily brushing and daily flossing. You may also note that sticking to the suggestions we set forth regarding technique, products, and time are also very important. What patients often overlook, however, is the fact […]

Family Dental Care: From Baby Teeth To Tooth Replacement

When you’re looking for a practice that offers family dentistry, you will be pleased to learn that we are here for you! Seeking out a place your spouse, your children, your parents, and you can call your own can feel like a tall order. Fortunately, we’ve got all the stuff you need under one single […]

Sleepy? Sneaky Sleep Apnea Might Be To Blame.

Are you feeling pretty fatigued these days? Have you been told occasionally (or, perhaps constantly by a frustrated partner) that your over-the-top-loud snoring is a little out of control? If so, you may be unaware of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea that’s flying under the radar (while it robs you of your restful dreamtime […]

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