Posts Tagged ‘teeth’
February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month
The best habits are formed early! The American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. By providing quality care for children’s dental needs and health education to parents and children from the youngest of ages, we can instill a life-long appreciation for maintaining good oral health. Schedule routine check-ups. If it’s…
Read MoreDon’t Take A Holiday From Caring For Your Teeth
With long holiday weekends on the horizon and vacations slowly starting to fill calendars, it’s important to remember to pack your good dental habits with you this summer! Keep Your Regular Dental Schedule Have toothbrush, will travel! Just because you may not be at home doesn’t mean you can’t keep the same dental routines you…
Read MoreFebruary Is National Children’s Dental Health Month
The best habits are formed early! The American Dental Association (ADA) celebrates February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. By providing quality care for children’s dental needs and health education to parents and children from the youngest of ages, we can instill a life-long appreciation for maintaining good oral health. Schedule routine check-ups. If it’s…
Read MoreSanta Knows! Drink Milk, Your Teeth Will Thank You
Santa may be on to something! Grab a tall cool glass and drink milk with your cookies while you learn about the dental benefits of the big man’s favorite beverage. Milk Helps Teeth From the Inside to the Outside Dairy products are loaded with calcium, which is important for healthy teeth. Per the National Institutes…
Read MoreA Tooth By Any Other Name…
Teeth. We use them every day and work hard to keep them strong and healthy. Since we value each tooth so much, we thought a little refresher on dental terminology would be fun to remind us all of the different types of teeth, their role in how we eat, speak, and smile, and the other…
Read MoreIs Your Favorite Halloween Candy On the Best Or Worst List?
Have a sugar tooth? Then we’ve got something tasty for you! Sticky Halloween candy and gooey, sugary treats are always on a dentist’s lists of “patient, beware!” but we know sometimes it’s just so hard to resist all of that yummy goodness – especially during this time of year! Take a look and see if your…
Read MoreWHAT TO DO IN DENTAL EMERGENCIES
General Rules A general rule for dental emergencies involving the mouth, teeth or tongue injuries is to rinse with warm water to clean the area and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. For a Knocked-Out Tooth If one of the adult teeth is knocked out, you may – rinse – then attempt to put it…
Read MoreMeet Danielle, Registered Dental Assistant!
We’re so excited to introduce you to Danielle, our new Registered Dental Assistant! Danielle is all smiles here at Family Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry. Her favorite part about working in the dental field is making patients feel good about their teeth and their smile. After all, a healthy smile is a happy smile! Danielle’s favorite…
Read MoreMeet Brigette, Patient Care Coordinator!
We have someone we want you to meet! Meet Brigette, our new Patient Care Coordinator! Brigette has worked in the dental field since 2014 and has loved every moment of it. She says it is a very rewarding career because you get to see your patients happy and loving their smiles when they leave the…
Read MoreThanksgiving Eats & Your Teeth
There’s so much to love about Thanksgiving dinner. Whether your favorite is the cranberries, the pumpkin pie or the main event – the turkey – brush up on some holiday do’s and don’ts as you get ready to enjoy your feast! Turkey It’s the star of the day! Packed with protein, the only thing this…
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