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, 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 21, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
A Custom Mouthguard Can Save Your Smile PROTECTION DURING sports and other extreme activities can potentially save your teeth and gums from serious, or permanent damage. Cheap over-the-counter mouthguards may seem appealing because of the low price tag, but without...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
What You Should Know About Your Child’s Loose Tooth DO YOU REMEMBER losing your baby teeth? For children, it is an extremely important milestone that symbolizes becoming a “big kid!” Losing their first tooth—and every tooth after that—is a special moment, not...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth: Why Do We Have Them? WHEN DENTISTS SEE emerging wisdom teeth are going to cause dental problems, wisdom tooth removal is likely in the cards. Wisdom teeth–also known as the third molars–received their nickname because they emerge during young adulthood,...