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Life With Braces
Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It’s important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment. Eating With Braces Don’t worry, you’ll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips...
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
I was recently talking to a friend who had no idea how often you should replace a toothbrush. As a dental professional I thought she was crazy doing it every 6 months or so… But it made me realize most people are completely unaware of how often and/or why your...
Why can’t I go into the operatory while my child has dental work done?
This question is often the topic of discussion in our offices. Parents are concerned about what will happen to their child when they are not around. While in our practice we treat every patient as family and would never do anything to harm your children. The answer to...
Childrens Dental Health Month
Since 1941, people have been observing National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). What started as a one-day observance on Feb 3rd in Cleveland, Ohio, progressed into a weeklong event by 1955, and has now turned into a nationally observed month. Every year during...
Why Are Mouth Guards Important For Our Young Athletes?
We usually think of mouth guards for our school ages athletes as something only necessary for football and hockey, but the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a sports mouth guard for all your competition, regardless of age and the American Dental...
What Is Gum Disease?
Gum disease, by definition, is inflammation of the gums and abnormal loss of bone that holds your teeth in place. Gum disease is caused by toxins secreted by bacteria in “plaque” that accumulate over time along the gum line. This plaque is a mixture of food, saliva...
Children’s Dental Health Month
Since 1941, people have been observing National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). What started as a one-day observance on Feb 3rd in Cleveland, Ohio, progressed into a weeklong event by 1955, and has now turned into a nationally observed month. Every year during...
Emergency Dental and Additional Dental Benefits Available to You
Any adult with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) insurance knows the struggle of having dental work completed. In the past if you had AHCCCS and were 21 years of age or older there were no dental benefits unless medically necessary. As of October of...
What Are The Different Types of Sedation Used By The Dentist?
If you are like some Americans, you may have an overwhelming feeling of fear when the dentist or any type of dental procedures are mentioned. Many people, in fact, go years without seeing a dentist due to their anxiety. Unfortunately, this means that their oral health...
How Much Sugar Is In Your Drink?
Many of us think that Gatorade is a close substitute to water, that apple juice is better than soda, and that energy drinks are a “must” some days. But how true are these assumptions? I have put together a chart below to help you better understand the amount of sugars...
Spring Into A Better Smile
If you are like me, spring cleaning is a must in my home. Making sure all the crevices of my home are cleaned out, nice and neat and reorganized. Well, the same thing should happen for your mouth. Get that deep cleaning you have been putting off, get those braces to...