No doubt about it, dental emergencies are no fun! And it’s worse if you’re in between dentists. Maybe you’ve moved, or your family dentist retired and you don’t have a new one. How do you find an emergency dentist near you, pronto? Relax! For starters,...
Take it from your dentist. Dental fillings don’t last forever. When a filling falls out of your tooth, what do you do? How long can you wait? The general rule is you want it replaced as soon as possible. Otherwise, your tooth will continue to...
Drink up! Drinking water is good for your teeth, and it’s great for your dental health. You’re probably aware that being hydrated with plenty of water is good for you — our bodies are 60% water after all! Water helps wash the cells and organs...
You know smoking is bad for you — especially your physical health. It increases your risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. And you know you should quit. But did you know that quitting smoking will not only improve your overall health, it’s also...
As a parent, you naturally want what’s best for your children. You want them to smile and laugh. You want them to be happy. And part of being happy is healthy. Since dental health is so essential to their physical health, you want them to...
You wouldn’t send your child off to play tackle football without a helmet. As your family dentist, we have to ask: Why do you let them play without a mouth guard? Mouth guards technically aren’t required for every sport, so their importance is easy to...
As a parent, you naturally care about your child’s health and well-being. From the early stages of infancy, you fret about every stage of your child’s development: Are they eating enough? Are they sitting up at the right time? Is their hearing okay? But it’s...