by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
What Causes Bad Breath? LET’S JUST SAY IT… bad breath is unpleasant. And yet we’ve all suffered from it. Sometimes, however, it’s worse than others. You may wonder, what causes bad breath? And perhaps more importantly, what is the best way to prevent it? Bad breath,...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Considerations For Dental Patients With Special Needs FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, dental care can be challenging. In some cases, limited coordination can make brushing and flossing tricky. In other cases there may be less access to professional...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Saying Goodbye To Your Old Toothbrush THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION STRONGLY SUGGESTS that we replace our toothbrushes every 3–4 months for maximum effectiveness. Know When To Say Goodbye Take a close look at your toothbrush bristles. Are they frayed? Smashed?...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Why You May Need To See The Dentist More Frequently GOING TO THE DENTIST TWICE A YEAR, while a good rule of thumb, is not necessarily fitting for everyone. Depending on certain lifestyle choices and medical conditions, some people need to see their dentist even more...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
How A Little Sunshine Helps Our Teeth WHO DOESN’T LOVE A LITTLE SUNSHINE? Not only does it feel fantastic, but it also has numerous health benefits. Sunshine improves our mood, our immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our bodies. Vitamin D Is...
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...
