Doc’s Dental Minute
Keep Kids Brushing During The Summer
Little boy with his father in bathroom cleaning teeth with dental floss. Both looking in mirror and brushing teeth. With summer here, your kids may not have to worry about homework for a [...]
Kids, Teens, And Gum Disease
YOU MIGHT THINK that gum disease is a dental health problem that only adults have to deal with. Unfortunately, teenagers and children are also at risk of developing gingivitis and more severe forms of periodontal disease. [...]
Oral Piercings: Self-Expression With Risks
WE ALL LIKE to show off our personality and sense of style in the way we present ourselves, from clothing to hairstyle to cosmetics. Piercings are often an important component of personal image, but unlike clothing [...]
Chocolate And Your Teeth
Chocolate And Your Teeth UNDER MOST CIRCUMSTANCES, dentists are not fans of candy. The sugar in candy is the favorite food of bacteria that cause tooth decay. However, when it comes to chocolate, [...]
The Coolest Teeth In The Animal Kingdom
The Coolest Teeth In The Animal Kingdom MOST OF US already know that sharks constantly grow new teeth, venomous snakes use their fangs like syringes full of poison, and elephants have enormous tusks. [...]
Dentures Then And Now
Dentures Then And Nows AS RECENTLY AS 2012, one fifth of American adults over sixty-five had lost all of their natural teeth. Whether the tooth loss is from age or other causes, it is [...]
s Chewing Gum Good Or Bad For Your Teeth?
Is Chewing Gum Good Or Bad For Your Teeth? DID YOU KNOW that the average American consumes 1.8 pounds of gum each year? With so much gum going into our mouths it’s [...]
A Brief History Of Dental Floss
A Brief History Of Dental Floss Flossing Is An Older Concept Than You Might Think While we don’t know the exact beginnings of flossing, it looks like as long as food [...]
How Your Oral And Overall Health Are Linked
How Your Oral And Overall Health Are Linked WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE’LL SAY IT AGAIN… taking care of your teeth and mouth is more than just about cosmetics, it’s about [...]
Dental Sleep Therapy
Introducing Dental Sleep Therapy By Dr. Scott Bares When was the last time you asked your dentist about sleep disorders? The answer would most likely be never. Do you [...]
Early Orthodontics – Who Needs It?
Early Orthodontics – Who Needs It? By Dr. Kathryn Haraldson, D.D.S. A beautiful smile can melt hearts, make friends and set the stage to accomplish your dreams. The [...]