Summer is quickly winding down and it's time to prepare your child for the new back-to-school year! Getting your child registered for their classes and touring their new school is just the beginning. Your back-to-school supplies list probably includes everything from backpack, lunchbox, pencils and calculators, and the list probably goes on! During this busy time, we encourage you to... read more »
Your child's developing smile is important to us, and the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry concur that the best time to bring your child to their first dental visit is by the time they turn one. At that time, their primary teeth (baby teeth) have started coming in. Usually by around six months of age you will... read more »
Do you have dental anxiety and tend to put off visiting the dentist? While it might be tempting to delay routine dental checkups or needed treatment, don't do it! The longer you wait to get needed dental care, the more it will take to fix tooth and gum issues. If you find yourself with any of the following signs, please... read more »
Taking good care of your smile means cleaning your teeth every day to remove harmful oral bacteria from your teeth (and gum line). However, brushing only isn't designed to reach between teeth and around the gums. So when you brush, you're only cleaning part of your teeth. Fortunately, flossing is designed to clear out dental plaque. When you floss using... read more »
The slower summer months are a great time to make your smile look its best for all those special occasions you might be attending. One of the fastest ways to transform your smile is with teeth whitening, or for a more dramatic and long-lasting effect, dental veneers! Custom Dental Veneers Our porcelain dental veneers are ultra-thin shells that are bonded... read more »
June is National Smile Month and it's a great time to think about how you can achieve your best oral health. Oral diseases can not only leave you in extreme pain but also be life-threatening. Oral health issues can vary because of factors like how old you are, your economic and educational status and even where you live. Problems can... read more »
Summer is a great time to make cosmetic changes to your smile so you'll be ready for all the fun summer brings! Whether you are attending weddings, going on vacation or gathering at parties with family, friends and coworkers, make sure your smile is "photo ready" so you can flash your pearly whites with pride! Do you have any of... read more »
Did you know that laughter (both spontaneous and self-induced) doesn't just elevate your mood, it changes body chemistry and brain function that can extend your life? Laughing can make you live longer by boosting your immune system. It's also great for your mental health by reducing stress, anxiety and brain fog. May 1st, 2022 is World Laughter Day -- an... read more »
April is National Facial Protection Month and our team is here for it! We want to remind parents to make sure their child is safe while participating in recreational and organized sports. Every year, these five dental organizations sponsor National Facial Protection Month to encourage you to help your child take the best care of their mouth: -American Association of... read more »
We observe Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, along with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance to draw attention to this often fatal disease and how early detection is the key to surviving cancer. Oral, head, and neck cancer typically starts within the squamous cells lining the moist, mucosal surfaces in the head and neck. Oral mucosa is a unique... read more »
