Category Archives: Dentistry

No Butts About It, Smoking Stinks

Each year, nearly half a million Americans die prematurely of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. This deadly habit affects so many aspects of your health. Outside of fatality statistics, smoking adversely affects the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth. Bad Breath We're sure you've heard of smoker's breath. Tar and nicotine from cigarettes…

From simple fillings to full crowns and veneers, CEREC delivers the results you need in a single appointment. CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic. The technology can take high-resolution 3D images of your prepared teeth to create a digital impression to manufacture a crown in the dental office while you…

We're excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team here at Family Laser & Cosmetic Dentistry. Meet Dawn, our newest Registered Dental Hygienist! Dawn enjoys making people feel good about their smiles, it's one of the things she loves most about her profession. Working in dentistry allows her to educate patients in taking an…

Zoom! Wedding Season Special Through August 30th!

With over 2.3 million couples tying the knot in the US this year, that means a lot of smiles and posed shots with family and friends. As the warm weather months still dominate the wedding calendar with June, August, May, and July heading up the list of popular months to get married, we thought now would…

Vaping, Smoking, And Tobacco Use: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Cancer of the mouth, or oral cancer, can happen in the lips, the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the roof of the mouth, the cheeks, or gums. Tobacco use can increase your risk of having these forms of cancer and, with roughly 50,000 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year, knowing…

May The Breath Be With You – Allergies, Asthma & Your Dental Health

Warm weather and sunshine finally may be here to stay for awhile! Although the weather is beautiful, asthma and allergy sufferers know that this time of year can wreak havoc on and exacerbate respiratory conditions. Did you know that along with the standard symptoms of congestion and irritation, respiratory conditions and allergies can also affect…

Root canals. Not necessarily the words you were hoping to hear at your dental check-up. But, despite their reputation, root canals are not the anxiety-provoking treatment you may imagine them to be. With the technology and tools available in dentistry today, this procedure is a successful way to alleviate the pain caused by root damage.…

Although it may not feel like it, prom season is almost here. Tuxedoes, dresses, corsages, and prom-posals will soon be on the mind of high school students nationwide. And pictures, so many pictures. So get ready to say "Cheese!" and strike a pose with these photo-taking tips. Clean, Simple Background - Whether indoors or outdoors,…

Shower your teeth and mouth with extra-loving care this April for National Oral Health Month! To help you get the month off to a great start, we're offering a great deal on Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected. This Sonicare brush offers innovative Smart Sensor technology that takes the guesswork out of brushing. A location sensor…

We get it, we know there are more than a few memes and jokes floating around out there about us in the dental professions. In the spirit of April Fool's Day, enjoy a laugh at our expense... don't worry, we'll brace ourselves. Bobby was taken to the dentist. It was discovered that he had a cavity that…