Whether you wear metal braces, ceramic braces or lingual braces, you need to know how to best care for your teeth during orthodontic treatment. If you take care of your braces properly, it will make them much more comfortable and effective, meaning you’re a step closer to the perfect smile each day! What can you do to keepingRead more
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Participating in sports helps us keep our body healthy, but it can also mean an increased occurrence of dental injuries. No matter what sport or skill level, athletes need to take care of their teeth both on and off the field. Most athletes are careful about what they eat and their workout routines. Part ofRead more
It can be distressing to lose a tooth. Whether due to an injury, deterioration, or gum disease, you now have a gap between your teeth where that tooth once sat. If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that’s not visible to others when you speak or smile, you may be thinking that you can passRead more
Are You About To Lose Your Dental Benefits? Most dental insurance carriers renew their plans annually, which means you may have expiring dental benefits at the end of 2019. Unused dental benefits will be lost for good. Great Reasons Why You Should Use Your Benefits Before They Expire: Dental problems don’t get better overRead more
It’s Just Simple Fact. For decades, the cost of quality dental care has been on the rise and the number of dental benefits provided by employers stalled about 40 years ago. It simply doesn’t make sense to carry dental insurance in many cases. If you have dental insurance, determine how much is being withheldRead more
August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day. Do you still remember leaving a tooth under the pillow as a child? Children are often so excited about losing a tooth because they know a visit from the Tooth Fairy is imminent. Some believe that the Tooth Fairy takes children’s lost teeth from under their pillows as they sleep,Read more
Did you know that what you drink also impacts your oral health? Some beverages can help support happy healthy teeth, while others can work against you. What Drinks Can be Harmful to Your Teeth? Citrus Beverages Contain high acid levels that are harmful to your tooth enamel Increases risk of tooth erosion Often have additionalRead more
As we approach the summer months many of us are looking forward to bright sunshiny days and warm weather. But with higher temperatures comes heightened awareness of sun safety. We all know about the importance of protecting our skin from the sun, but have you ever thought about what those harmful UV rays can doRead more
Long-term smokers know the risks associated with tobacco use such as lung cancer, oral cancer, and gum disease. But what about e-cigarettes? Are they a healthier option? Although people often think of e-cigarettes as benign, research is showing that there are still harmful risks involved. We all know that cigarettes are bad for ourRead more
If you’ve visited our office since January, you may have met our newest team member and dental hygienist, Kristy. Please help me welcome her to our practice! Kristy graduated from Lakeland Community College in 2016 with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene and Applied Science. She enjoys forming relationships with her patients and their familiesRead more