Maintaining your dental health is critical to your overall well-being. Unfortunately, most health insurance plans don’t cover dental care. Nevertheless, proactive, preventive dental care leads to healthier, more cost-efficient outcomes. For many individuals and families, comprehensive care is not possible without some form of insurance...
In today’s society, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, for better or worse. It’s an opportunity to make a first impression, and it sets the stage for so many relationships: career, friendships, romance. Although you may not have the...
About 160 million people in the U.S. chew gum each year, which is half of the population. But what do dentists say about chewing gum? Can it promote good oral health? We’re often asked about gum chewing in our Cincinnati family dental office. The good...
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars most people develop between the ages of 17 and 21. Some lucky people never develop them. Others develop wisdom teeth but don’t experience many problems. It’s never too late to remove them, and there are usually benefits...
If you or your loved one has special needs, regular daily care can seem challenging enough. It’s easy to overlook dental care — but it’s too critical to overall health to neglect. Fortunately, at Beckham Square Family Dental, we care greatly about the needs of...
In light of all the benefits of good oral health, did you know that healthy teeth and gums can lower your long-term risk for Alzheimer’s disease? It’s surprising, but a growing body of evidence links Alzheimer’s to periodontal disease and poor dental hygiene. What the...
How soon should you start to pay attention to your child’s dental health? Before they even have any teeth. The truth is it’s never too early for your child to see a dentist. Even before they have their first tooth, the teeth exist below the...