Caring For Your Child’s Teeth
There are a lot of things to learn when you have children. New parents read up on many subjects such as the appropriate amount of time to breastfeed, when your child will start to walk and what’s the appropriate age…
Bad Breath
Ssshhhh. It’ a subject not normally talked about. Most people don’t want to mention it. We all have it at some point. Don’t think you have it? Think about “morning breath” as you turn to say good morning to your…
Antibiotics and Dentistry
You know there is bacteria in your mouth. Since you were a child, you were probably told how dirty a bite from someone could be, and that bacteria in your mouth causes plaque and plaque causes cavities and gum disease. …
Chronic Bad Breath: What’s the Deal?
When we suffer from bad breath, it can be embarrassing, but we are not alone. We are among 90 million other Americans that also suffer from this ailment. The good news is that there are simple ways to stop it…
Caring for Toothbrushes
A large component of proper oral health care is taking good care of our toothbrush. If we neglect this important aspect of oral health care, we could be doing our teeth more harm than good. It is not difficult to…
The Dangers of an Abscessed Tooth
It is no secret that an abscessed tooth causes pain, but are you aware of the importance of taking care of it right away? With many toothaches, patients tend to ignore the pain until it is unbearable, hoping that it…
The biggest “cavity-causing foods”
As far as teeth are concerned, the enemy is sugar. The bacteria in your mouth use the sugar from your diet to create acids that damage your teeth. Also, the longer the sugar sticks around on your teeth, the…
Top 9 Dental Symptoms
Is your mouth (teeth, gums, tongue) bothering you? Each of these 9 dental symptoms listed could indicate a serious issue, such as disease, infection or tooth breakage. 1. Sensitive teeth 2. Toothache 3. Bleeding/sore gums 4. Bad breath 5. Jaw…
Keeping Teeth Healthy During the Holiday’s
The holiday season can wreak havoc on your oral care if you aren’t careful. Open dishes of candies, tins of popcorn, and party after party present us with temptations. The sugars and acids in these foods can cause damage. Enjoy…
Congrats, Emily!
Congratulations to Emily Long, Carolyn and Marilyn's niece! Her photo and team were featured in The Leader Newspaper.