Back-to-School Reminders: Is it Time for a Check-Up?
It may be the middle of summer but it’s time to think about your child’s back-to-school checkup. Here’s what you can expect the dentist to do.
How To Choose the Best Toothbrush
Choosing the best toothbrush can seem like a daunting task! Here are our top tips to choose the right toothbrush for each member of your family.
How to “Spring Clean” Your Dental Health Routine
Warmer weather, budding trees…signs of spring are all around us! The first few glimpses of spring-like weather may send us into a spring cleaning frenzy around our homes and yards. Before you grab your bucket, squeegee, and mop, take a moment to think about your dental health routine. Could it use a little sprucing up?… Read More
Sleep Apnea: Is It a Big Deal?
Sleep apnea contributes to 450,000 death per year. So, yes! It is a big deal if you don’t undergo the proper channels to treat this deadly disease. If you believe you or a loved one have sleep apnea, you’re not alone. In America, sleep apnea affects more than 12 million people. In honor of Sleep Awareness… Read More
Women’s History Month: 4 Women Who’ve Changed the Face of Dentistry
Did you know? Only 1.1% of dental students were female in 1968. That number dramatically increased to 47.7% in 2014. [SOURCE] We decided to celebrate Women’s History Month by sharing four women dentists who’ve changed the face of dentistry. You could say they are responsible for contributing to the above statistic (along with many other aspiring female… Read More
5 Reasons to Follow Us on Facebook
Do you follow us on Facebook yet? Following a business on Facebook is easy and beneficial. We work hard to ensure the content on our page is personal, entertaining, relevant, and interesting – but most importantly, we want it to be valuable and beneficial to YOU! Here are five reasons you should follow our Facebook page… Read More
February is American Heart Month – Are You Listening?
Since 1964, American presidents have been warning the American public about the very real danger of heart disease. Why? Each year, one out of every three deaths in America is caused by heart disease. This is more than any other deadly disease, including cancer. Because of this, the month of February has been designated as… Read More
How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies [Infographic]
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Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Would you know what to do if you or a family member suffered from a broken or knocked out tooth? You can do your part now by keeping your teeth healthy with daily brushing and flossing and regular checkups at your dentist. However, accidents happen without warning. To help… Read More
5 Valuable Tips to Beat Tooth Sensitivity
Gulp – ouch! You just took a sip of your favorite drink and are now experiencing a sharp pain through your teeth. Does this scenario sound familiar? Maybe it’s your favorite hot or cold dish that’s setting off these pains. Either way, you may have sensitive teeth. Several factors could trigger tooth sensitivity pain, including… Read More
Overcoming Dental Anxiety – Never Fear The Dentist Again
Are you afraid of the dentist? Have you ever put off dental work because of some form of dental anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 3 out of 4 people have at least some fear of going to the dentist! For millions, their fears extend beyond a nervous stomach or apprehension to make an appointment. Studies… Read More
