by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
A Puny Straw Can Pack Powerful Protection A STRAW? HOW ON EARTH can a straw help protect my smile?! Well, it’s pretty simple, actually. Read on… Straws Can Help Minimize Exposure Beverages like iced coffee, sports drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, and colas...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry
Six Important Toothbrush Care Tips OUR TOOTHBRUSHES fend off plaque and bacteria, help keep our teeth sparkling, and leave our mouths feeling squeaky clean! But how squeaky clean is your TOOTHBRUSH? Toothbrush DON’Ts Don’t Store Your Toothbrush In...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Cavities All Of A Sudden? SOMEONE CAN GO THEIR WHOLE LIFE without having a cavity, and seemingly out of nowhere find themselves at the dentist for a filling or two. How does this happen? Here are some reasons your dental status might be in sudden flux: Changes In Your...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
When It Comes To Dating, Let Your Smile Do The Talking REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE, are you smack dab in the middle of the whole dating scene? Some of us are young, never been married, etc. Others of us find ourselves “back” in the dating scene as a result of...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Hormonal Changes Affect Women’s Oral Heath HORMONAL CHANGES CAN AFFECT nearly every part of our bodies—including the mouth and gums. If you, or someone you love, is experiencing sore, swollen, extra pink or bleeding gums it may be a result of such changes. Studies...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Cosmetic Vs. Therapeutic Mouthwash SWISH, GARGLE, SPIT – simple, right? Mouthwash is usually seen as an addition to your oral health, the cherry on top of your hygiene routine. But are you using the right kind, and are you using it correctly? Cosmetic...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
What Your Dentist Can Tell By Looking In Your Mouth DENTISTS AREN’T JUST LOOKING FOR CAVITIES at your routine checkup. A quick examination of your mouth can reveal a lot more about your oral and overall health than you think. The dentist may even discover...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
4 Oral Hygiene Travel Essentials FOR MANY OF US, SUMMER MEANS it’s time for a vacation! But just because you’re taking a break doesn’t mean your oral hygiene should do the same. Travel can throw off our good routines. During odd hours, long plane rides, and close...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Alcohol’s Effect On Our Gum Health EVEN IF YOU only enjoy an occasional glass of wine, it’s important to know how it can affect your gum health. A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology brings new light to the connection between alcohol consumption...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog
We Use Social Media To Better Serve You THERE ARE A LOT OF REASONS why businesses participate in social media. First and foremost, we’re using social media to better serve you—our valued patients and friends. But unlike many businesses, our social media efforts to...