by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog
Why Is Fluoride So Good For Our Teeth? WE DENTISTS MAKE a pretty big deal about fluoride and how good it is for your teeth. Truly, fluoride is the best cavity fighter out there, helping our teeth stay healthy and strong! But how exactly does fluoride do such an...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Help Children Get The Preventive Dental Care They Need MILLIONS OF CHILDREN TODAY aren’t receiving basic, recommended dental care designed to detect and prevent disease. In fact, various surveys conclude that over half of children and adolescents did not visit a...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
Our Tribute To Some Of The First Women In Dentistry TODAY THERE ARE AS MANY WOMEN AS THERE ARE MEN in dental schools. But 150 years ago it was very different. We admire and honor those women who paved the way. Unofficially, Women In Dentistry Go Back A Long Way...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog
Effects of Smoking on the Mouth Smoking Using tobacco can harm your mouth, including your teeth and gums, in a number of ways. There is NO safe form of tobacco—using it produces many problems and risk factors, from tooth discoloration and gum disease to throat, lung,...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
This Smartphone App Makes 2-Minute Brushing Fun! FEW OF US ARE EVER SEEN WITHOUT our smartphone in hand. We love our devices because they make our lives easier! But did you know that your smartphone can also help you keep good oral hygiene habits? How Long Do YOU...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Is Chilly Weather Hurting Your Teeth? WE MAY FEEL the dropping temperature in our toes, but we shouldn’t be feeling it in our teeth! Some of us experience a shock of pain as we breathe in the crisp air, or sip some hot chocolate. Tooth sensitivity tends to manifest in...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Social Media Helps Us All Smile IT MIGHT NOT SEEM SO AT FIRST, but a dental practice is all about relationships—relationships between our team members and our relationships with YOU, our valued patients and friends. When we stop to think about the things we do each...
by DARCY543HAM | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Snacking Tips To Keep Your Child’s Smile Healthy GOOD NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL for a child’s healthy growth and development. It’s also important for their dental health! A good diet can help your child build strong, healthy teeth, while poor eating...
by DARCY543HAM | May 23, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Oral Health And Hearing: Brushing Is Music To Our Ears HAVE YOU EVER HEARD your favorite music performed live? You likely noticed things that often don’t come across in a low-quality recording—the exact texture of the instruments and richness of the sound, for...
by DARCY543HAM | May 23, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Teeth Are An Important Part Of Digestion CHEWING IS THE FIRST STEP in digestion! But chewing our food only enough to swallow it down doesn’t count. If you’re rushing proper chewing—especially if it’s due to dental distress—you’re robbing yourself of some important...
