by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Oral Health And Whole Body Health Are Closely Linked THERE ARE MORE BACTERIA IN YOUR MOUTH RIGHT THIS MINUTE than there are people on this planet. Thoughtful dental health is about SO much more than avoiding cavities. Preventative dental care is essential to an...
by DARCY543HAM | May 14, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
The Effects Of Electronic Cigarettes On Teeth THEY’RE SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS “e-cigs” or “vapes”. Regardless of what they’re called, they’re not good for your health—or your smile. A New Twist In The Same Ol’ Story The oral health risks associated with traditional...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Back To Basics: The DO’s And DON’Ts Of Toothbrushing BRUSHING OUR TEETH is something we do everyday. And yet it’s easy to fall into a routine of bad habits if we’re not careful! Developing correct brushing techniques and sticking to them is crucial to the...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Why is Fluoride Important? Fluoride is a natural mineral that is found in various concentrations in soil and drinking water. Everyday, enamel, the outer layer that makes a tooth hard, has minerals both added to it (remineralization) and removed from it...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
An Investment In Your Smile May Help Avert The Crisis Of Midlife PEOPLE JOKE ABOUT A SO-CALLED MIDLIFE “CRISIS”. But instead, let’s consider it a “midlife wake-up”! Changes during midlife are very real. They can stress our bodies and our lives… hormonal shifts happen...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Brightening Your Smile Is Easy! IS YOUR SMILE AS WHITE as it used to be? Even good oral hygiene won’t prevent tooth discoloration forever. While daily brushing and flossing help keep your teeth clean and healthy, it’s normal to feel like your smile is lacking some...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Feel Inspired By Mouth Painter, Mariam Paré HOW OFTEN DO WE PAUSE to appreciate our own amazing gifts and abilities? It’s easy to take things that come easiest for granted. Mariam Paré’s inspiring story not only gives us courage and motivation to be our best, but it...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Numb Lip? Fillings Keep Small Problems From Becoming Big Ones YOU’RE RETURNING TO WORK after your dental appointment with a numb lip, thanks to a filling! We know it can be annoying. A filling may not be welcome news, but they’re often an important part of your...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Yes, Soda Really Is Bad For Your Teeth HERE’S ONE REALLY SIMPLE THING that you can do to make your mouth healthier: reduce the number of sugary, acidic drinks in your diet! When we say sugary, acidic drinks we mean more than just soda. We’re including sports...
by DARCY543HAM | May 13, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Your Jaw: Incredible Force + Amazing Precision EVER WONDERED HOW THE PRESSURE of the human bite stacks up against the bone-crushing pressure of a hyena bite? We may not have the power some creatures have—but the complexity and precision of the human bite is simply...
