by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
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...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How Much Sugar Are You Really Eating? MODERN DENTISTRY, fluoride treatments, and preventive care alone can’t stop tooth decay when our diets are filled with sugar! Sugary Foods Cling To Our Teeth And Cause Cavities When sugar clings to teeth, bacteria feeds off of...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog
Halitosis (Bad Breath) Halitosis, an Embarrassing Situation Halitosis, or bad breath, affects more than 80 million people in the United States. In most cases, people with bad breath aren’t even aware of the problem. Halitosis has a significant impact, both...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Chewing Sugar-free Gum Boosts Your Oral Health GUM ISN’T ALL ABOUT freshening your breath. While it definitely helps after that garlic pasta you had for lunch, did you know chewing sugarless gum can also prevent cavities and improve your oral health? Chewing Gum...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Your Regularly Scheduled Visits Are About More Than Clean Teeth HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why it’s so important to see us every six months? From oral health maintenance to serious disease prevention, there are a lot of reasons to keep your semi-annual visits on your...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
What You Should Know About Your Child’s Loose Tooth DO YOU REMEMBER losing your baby teeth? For children, it is an extremely important milestone that symbolizes becoming a “big kid!” Losing their first tooth—and every tooth after that—is a special moment, not...
by DARCY543HAM | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Over 50? Be Aware Of These 5 Dental Issues WE’RE KEEPING OUR TEETH longer than ever before. But in order to stay in optimal health, we need to be vigilant against potential problems. Certain risks can increase as we age. #1 Tooth Decay Risk Increases Aging can cause...
by DARCY543HAM | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Making Oral Hygiene Fun For Teens MANY PARENTS mention how difficult it can be to get their teenagers to practice good oral hygiene. The teenage years are rife with junk food, soda consumption, and in some cases, an indifference to daily brushing and...
by DARCY543HAM | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Learn The Benefits Of Dental Implants IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED TOOTH LOSS, you are not alone. In fact, more than 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, while 178 million are missing at least one tooth. Here’s the good news: there are solutions for you....
by DARCY543HAM | May 19, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
What Every College Student Should Know About Dental Health GOING OFF TO COLLEGE can drastically throw off a young adult’s normal at-home routine. Brushing and flossing, making healthy eating choices, and keeping up with routine appointments can become difficult...