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Six Glasses of Water a Day Keeps the Dentist Away
Quench your thirst the smile friendly way – and keep the dentist away (except for regular checkups, of course)!
Winning the Toothbrush War with a Smile
Help your child establish a brushing routine that they will continue long after they need your help handling the toothbrush!
6 Tricks for a Tooth-Friendly Halloween
6 Tricks for a Tooth-Friendly Halloween Halloween is known for everything sweet and kids love it! It’s the only time of year that parents don’t blink an eye when people are shoving candy at their little ghosts and goblins as they run around gathering up all the sugary...
What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist?
All dental specialists whether pediatric dentists, orthodontists, or oral surgeons, begin by completing dental school and continue their education with several years of additional, specialized training. During training in the field of pediatric dentistry, an extensive...
Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than the rest of major causes of death,...
Make Every Day Earth Day
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring attention and education to global environmental issues. Conserving our natural resources, reducing water and air...
What Kind of Toothbrush and Toothpaste Should my Child Use?
Imagine that you sit down for some evening television, and during the course of the evening, you see five commercials regarding dental products. They all claim to be the best. Then remember your last visit to the dental aisle at a local grocery store. The choices are...
St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic Pride, Green Shamrocks and Lucky Charms
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold: It must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St....
Spring into Spring with a New Smile!
It’s almost spring! Tulips are blooming and the world is awakening from its winter sleep. We thought today we would remind our patients about the need to visit our office for your cleaning. After all, studies have shown there could a link between proper oral and...
Patient question: “How do I prevent gum disease?”
Great question. It’s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without even noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease...
What’s on your mind?
By now, you’re probably familiar with our blog-writing process: Each week, we write about important dental topics and your well-being, including the treatments we proudly offer. This week, though, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our amazing patients: what’s on...
February is also Heart Month!
You may remember our post from last week, when we discussed February being National Dental Health Month and the benefits of visiting our office every six months (or as recommended). But did you know February also marks American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take...
February Marks National Dental Health Month!
Did you know February is National Dental Health Month? It’s a great time of the year to renew those resolutions about continuing to practice great dental hygiene. Today, we thought we would discuss the importance of preventative oral care. While most folks are...
What do you love about our office?
From your very first visit to our office, we strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We are always updating our office with the most advanced and up-to-date dental technologies and methods and are here to get to know you personally and...
The importance of wearing a mouthguard
With winter sports underway, we wanted to remind our patients about the importance of wearing a mouthguard while you’re on the court or the field. Here are some frequent questions we hear from our patients about mouthguards. Q: What are mouthguards? A: Mouthguards are...
Foods for healthy gums and healthy hearts
It’s that time of the year again, when we try to stick to our New Year’s Resolutions. If you look around, you’ll notice many ads are about fitness and exercise equipment. However, the best place to start is with smart nutrition. A healthy diet is very important. If we...
Do germs really live on my toothbrush?
The dreaded cold and flu season is here again! After recovering from your cold, one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush! Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by...
Happy New Year!
With the year almost over, we thought we would ask you, our dear patients: what was memorable about 2012 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2013? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year? We want to wish all our...
End of the year tooth tips!
Today we thought we would remind our patients to practice good oral hygiene to keep those pearly whites shining and happy! This includes brushing and flossing on a regular basis, brushing after consuming foods that can stain your teeth and visiting our office every...
Season’s greetings!
In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as we reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? Hitting the slopes? A clean slate for 2013? Opening...
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