by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Are Cavities Contagious? WE ALL KNOW it’s possible to catch a cold from someone who’s under the weather. Did you know cavity-causing bacteria can be passed from person-to-person too? Bacteria Is At The Root Of Cavities While sugary treats often take the...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Pediatric Dentistry
Men 33% Less Likely Than Women To Seek Preventive Dental Care: Whats Up, Dude? YES, YOU’RE PRETTY TOUGH… You kill it at work, you’re a remarkable significant other, you’re training for your next triathlon, and you volunteer at the soup kitchen on weekends. But guess...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | General Dentistry
Top 10 Toothbrushing Tips Brush your teeth at least twice a day for at least 2 minutes each time. Use fluoridated toothpaste (kids use children’s toothpaste) about the size of a pea on your brush. Stay away from abrasive toothpastes. Common abrasives include calcium...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Tips For Patients With Fixed Retainers MANY PEOPLE, AFTER COMPLETING orthodontic treatment, are fitted with a fixed retainer—a thin wire that’s bonded to the back of teeth, designed to help keep teeth straight and aligned. Fixed retainers can be great! You never have...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
10 Fun Dental Facts You Probably Didn’t Know! THE TRUTH IS, our teeth are amazing! Without them we wouldn’t be able to speak, eat, sing, or smile properly. We’d like to celebrate our teeth by sharing some interesting dental facts you may not have known! Here Are 10...