The Role of Women’s Dental Health at Every Life Stage We often talk about the importance of dental health to overall health. That’s true for everyone. But we also hear questions from our patients about special considerations for dental care and dental health during pregnancy. It’s a fair question. The truth is that hormones like … Continued
A Tooth-Friendly Treat for Valentine’s Day, National Chocolate Lovers Month, and Beyond! You may have bitten into your Valentine’s Day chocolates with a twinge of guilt, but we have good news. If you chose your chocolate carefully, you may have done yourself a favor — relatively speaking at least. There’s a lot to love about … Continued
Open Enrollment and End-of-Year Mean It’s Time to Evaluate Coverage There’s a lot to think about this time of year, from elections to holidays. Dental insurance may not be top of mind, but it should be on the list. That’s true for two reasons: It’s time to opt in or out for the next year, … Continued
November brings TMJ Awareness Month and a special offer on Botox services that can help ease the pain If you Google TMJ awareness, you’ll find that lots of dental practices “celebrate” it (or at least talk about it more than usual) in November. The national designation is a handy reminder that TMJ, or temporomandibular joints … Continued
Stress is a Real Grind There are many things the COVID-19 pandemic made painfully clear. One of them is the relationship between stress and tooth sensitivity, among other dental issues. Although it’s not necessarily a direct cause and effect, stress can contribute to tooth sensitivity in several very important ways, including grinding and clenching, changes … Continued
A Random Act of Kindness for World Smile Day World Smile Day is the first Friday in October, and we’re celebrating with an infographic that had us grinning from start to finish. We learned a lot in our research to find fun, interesting, and useful information to share with you. We hope you’ll let us … Continued
Brush up on Gum Disease, Improve Gum Care Brush up on gum disease just in time for National Gum Care Awareness Month in September. According to a study quoted on the National Center for Disease Control (CDC) website, “nearly half (46%) of all adults aged 30 years or older show signs of gum disease; severe … Continued
Most people think getting a root canal is a pain, but it can be the opposite, and there is good reason to appreciate them. According to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), May is “Save Your Tooth Month,” the second week of May is Root Canal Awareness Week and Root Canal Awareness Day is Wednesday, … Continued
Help Reduce your Carbon Footprint in Honor of Earth Day/Week/Month with Biodegradable Toothbrushes and Recycling Options April is Earth Month, Earth Week is April 19—23, and Earth Day is April 22. That means it’s time to think about how all of what we do on this planet affects it. We usually think about that impact … Continued
Do you know the difference between a dental hygienist and a dental assistant? We’ve got both on our staff and can help clear up the confusion. If you’re not sure about the difference between a dental hygienist and a dental assistant, you’re not alone. People often confuse the two jobs. That’s partly because we’re always … Continued
The dental hygienist that does our cleanings, Lou, is a gem. My children also sometimes see Dr. Nina and we love her. When you call in or check out, Leslie is friendly and pleasant.
Went in for another dental cleaning. Exceptional is normal here. Entire staff make you feel at home and part of the family. Thank you for providing such exceptional and wonderful service. Highest possible recommendation!!!
