February 2026

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! This year’s slogan hits two very important concepts for keeping our kids’ dental health in tip-top shape. The 2018 slogan is: “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a

The most common disease in the United States The most common disease in the United States is not what you may think. Heart disease, stroke or cancer come to mind, when gum disease is actually the single most prevalent disease in

With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons, most notably that the pain often comes and

Wisdom Teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens and early twenties. When these teeth are aligned correctly and healthy, they can be a part of a healthy mouth. However, most

Tooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions After a tooth extraction, the healing process begins. A blood clot must form to stop any bleeding and protect the empty socket. Bite down on a piece of gauze for 30-45 minutes immediately after your extraction. If

Keeping Your Child Calm for Their Dental Visits While adults may dread the slow and steady approach of an impending dental visit, that same sort of trepidation doesn’t have to be part of a child’s experience. Most of the fear we’ve amassed