What Is Scaling And Root Planing?

What Is Scaling And Root Planing?

June 1, 2019

If You Haven’t Been To The Dentist In A While Or If You Have Difficulty Sticking To A Regular Brushing And Flossing Routine, Your Hygienist Or Dentist Might Recommend Root Planing And Scaling. While It Might Sound Scary, Scaling And Root Planing

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Extractions Don't Have To Be A Pain

Extractions Don't Have To Be A Pain

May 1, 2019

Extractions Are Necessary For Many Reasons. By Following Some Simple Tips, You Can Avoid Many Post-Op Complications And Lessen Your Healing Time To Get Back To Normal As Quickly As Possible. If A Tooth Is Cracked Below The Gum, Has A Root Fracture, Or Is

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When Milk Doesn’t Do A Body Good: Calcium-Rich Alternatives For Strong Teeth And Bones

When Milk Doesn’t Do A Body Good: Calcium-Rich Alternatives For Strong Teeth And Bones

April 1, 2019

Calcium Is An Important Mineral Essential For The Development And Maintenance Of Strong Teeth And Bones. The FDA Recommends Getting Between 1,000-1,200 Mg Of Calcium Every Day Depending On Your Age And Activity Level. In The Past, Cow’s Milk Was

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Tooth Sensitivity Can Be A Real Pain

Tooth Sensitivity Can Be A Real Pain

March 1, 2019

Do Cold Foods Make Your Teeth Feel Like A Hot Mess? Do Hot Foods Give Your Teeth The Chills? You’re Not Alone. Read On For Some Tips To Keep Your Mouth (And You) Happy. Tooth Sensitivity Is A Common Problem, But You Don’t Have To Suffer In

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Why Healthy Teeth Are So Important

Why Healthy Teeth Are So Important

February 1, 2019

After You Eat, Sugar Bugs Go Crazy Over The Sugar On Your Teeth, Like Ants At A Picnic. The Sugar Bugs Turn The Sugar Into Acids That Eat Away Tooth Enamel, Causing Holes Called Cavities. The Sugar Bugs Also Cause Gingivitis, Which Is Gum Disease That Can

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Resolve To Make Your Oral Health A Priority In The New Year!

Resolve To Make Your Oral Health A Priority In The New Year!

January 1, 2019

The Holiday Season Is Over, And Everything Is Slowly Returning To Normal. Now Is A Great Time To Focus On Your New Year’s Resolutions. Instead Of Making General Resolutions Like Wanting To Lose Weight Or Saying You Want To Be Healthier, Why Not

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A Caregiver’s Guide To Keeping Your Loved One’s Mouth Healthy

A Caregiver’s Guide To Keeping Your Loved One’s Mouth Healthy

December 25, 2018

There Comes A Time When The Tides Change, And We Become A Caregiver To Those That Raised Us, Drove Us To Soccer Practice, Dance Recitals, And Music Lessons. They Helped Us Brush Our Hair And Taught Us To Brush Our Teeth. Now We Are The Ones Helping With

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Use ‘Em Or Lose ‘Em: Don’t Let Your Dental Benefits Go To Waste

Use ‘Em Or Lose ‘Em: Don’t Let Your Dental Benefits Go To Waste

November 24, 2018

For Most Patients, Dental Benefits Renew Each January, While Others Renew On An Enrollment Date Or Fiscal Year. Studies Have Shown Under 3% Of PPO Dental Plan Members Use All Of Their Allotted Benefits Each Year. This Could Mean Thousands Of Wasted

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Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby

Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby

September 11, 2018

With A Little Help From Your Dental Team, A Healthy Mouth During Pregnancy Is Something That’s Easy To Deliver. Pregnancy Is An Exciting Time For Any Woman, But It Is Also Full Of A Seemingly Endless List Of Do’s And Don’ts. Thankfully

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