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The Legend Of The Tooth Fairy

THE LEGEND OF THE TOOTH FAIRY has been around for ages. But you may not recognize the winged pixie you know and love from these old traditions… Originally, Parents Hid Children’s Teeth Centuries ago in Europe, parents buried their child’s lost tooth in a “tooth garden”. This was believed to prevent an evil witch from […]

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Keeping Your Amazing Tongue Clean And Healthy

TONGUES ARE REMARKABLE ENGINEERING WONDERS. They help us nourish ourselves and clean our teeth. They’re a vital part of our oral and whole body health. How do we keep them clean and healthy? Brush Your Tongue Daily Your tongue hosts up to 10,000 taste buds. It also harbors billions of bacterium. That oral bacteria can […]

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What Are YOUR Thanksgiving Traditions? Here Are OURS!

FOR MOST PEOPLE, Thanksgiving means gratitude, food, and family. Those are the common threads. But people also have fun, unique, or unusual traditions that surround the holidays. Our Team Members Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions… Gina…we would go around the table and every family member would say what they are thankful for. Mindy…my sister and I […]

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5 Ways Social Media Helps Us Serve You

SOCIAL MEDIA HAS BECOME PART OF the fabric of our lives. But, we’re not using social media because it’s a trend… We use it to help us best serve you! Social Media Helps Our Practice: 1. Be Accessible Our in-office hours may be limited, but we’re always available via social media. 2. Listen To Your […]

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Help Children Get The Preventive Dental Care They Need

MILLIONS OF CHILDREN TODAY aren’t receiving basic, recommended dental care designed to detect and prevent disease. In fact, various surveys conclude that over half of children and adolescents did not visit a dentist in the past year. Preventative Care For Children Is Essential For Lifelong Health Childhood caries are the #1 chronic infection in children—AND […]

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Don’t Let Your Insurance Benefits Go To Waste!

THE END OF THE YEAR IS approaching fast! Before year’s end, our team wants to remind you to take a look at your dental insurance benefits! Insurance Benefits Typically Don’t Roll Over To Next Year Each year your dental insurance company probably gives you a maximum amount of available benefits. Since those benefits don’t typically […]

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Calcium Is Essential For Strong Teeth And Bones

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH CALCIUM? Think about your nutrition habits, and the habits of those you love and care for. Daily calcium intake is critical to great oral and whole body health. Adults Require 1,000 mg Per Day The most well-known calcium source is milk. About three cups provides 1,000 mg. But if milk’s not […]

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Oral Health And Whole Body Health Are Closely Linked

THERE ARE MORE BACTERIA IN YOUR MOUTH RIGHT THIS MINUTE than there are people on this planet. Thoughtful dental health is about SO much more than avoiding cavities. Preventative dental care is essential to an overall healthy lifestyle. Mouth Bacteria Can Spread To Other Parts Of Our Bodies Neglecting one’s oral health can have very […]

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Wear (and maintain) Your Mouthguard!

LET’S TALK ABOUT TWO THINGS. First, the importance of wearing a mouthguard if you (or someone you care for) is involved in just about any type of sport. And second, the importance of maintaining that mouthguard. Mouthguards provide far more value than simply protecting teeth. They also help prevent head injuries. How? Mouthguards act as […]

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Dental Implants Look, Feel, And Function Like Real Teeth

IF YOU’RE MISSING A TOOTH, OR SEVERAL TEETH, we want you to know there are remarkable replacement options. One reliable, natural looking option to consider is dental implants. Dental implants are artificial tooth “roots”—usually made of titanium—that are placed in your jawbone and covered by a natural looking tooth replacement. Implants Can Improve Your Appearance […]

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