by DARCY543HAM | May 23, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How To Care For Your Teething Baby TEETHING IS NO FUN for babies or parents. Some babies’ teeth erupt with no problems at all but for others, it could be a long and painful process. Besides giving your child plenty of tender loving care, here are some things you can...
by DARCY543HAM | May 23, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Smile-Friendly Breakfast Secrets BREAKFAST MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT meal of the day, but for many of us it’s also the most unhealthy. A bad breakfast is not only bad for our teeth, but makes us feel sluggish before we even get out the door—setting us on a track for...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
A Toothpaste Timeline OUR NIGHTLY BRUSHING ROUTINE wouldn’t be complete without that minty-fresh toothpaste tingle, right? But toothpaste hasn’t always been soft and minty. Years ago, it was less pleasant to use. Toothpaste Existed As Early As 5000 B.C. The oldest...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
What Causes Stained Teeth? WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to whether or not our smile will light up a...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Oral Hygiene – A Review Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. In order to keep your mouth clean, you must practice good oral hygiene every day. So lets get started....
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Calcium Isn’t Just Good For Bones—It Benefits Your Smile Too! WE’VE ALL BEEN TOLD (and many of us tell our children) that milk builds strong bones. But our nutritional and dietary preferences are not only widely varied, they also change from time to time....
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
What To Expect At The Dentist… When You’re Expecting IF YOU’RE PREGNANT, you’re probably worried about anything and everything that may affect your baby, especially if you’re a first time mother. But when it comes to your dental care, there’s no need to worry!...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How Do Your Brushing Habits Compare? WE’RE SUPPOSED TO BRUSH twice a day for two minutes each time. How many of us actually do that? See how you measure up! From a recent poll: 49% of men brush their teeth only once a day. 57% of women brush their teeth only once a...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Don’t Let Gingivitis Keep You From Smiling YOU’RE SITTING IN THE DENTAL CHAIR, everything going as planned at your checkup, until your dentist tells you that you have gingivitis. If you haven’t heard of gingivitis before you’re probably thinking, “What is...
by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Know Your Gum Health Numbers! HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LAID BACK in our dental chair wondering what the numbers mean that a hygienist calls out while examining your gums? They’re readings of the gum pocket depths in your mouth, and they’re an important part of monitoring...
