Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
- posted: Sep. 12, 2023
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read More
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
- posted: Sep. 05, 2023
For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read More
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
- posted: Aug. 29, 2023
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read More
Dental Veneers
- posted: Aug. 22, 2023
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read More
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
- posted: Aug. 15, 2023
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read More
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
- posted: Aug. 08, 2023
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read More
The Dog Days of Summer
- posted: Aug. 01, 2023
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read More
How do I know when I have a cavity?
- posted: Jul. 25, 2023
the doctor and our team at The Dental Connection frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, Read More
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
- posted: Jul. 18, 2023
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read More
Which toothpaste should I use?
- posted: Jul. 11, 2023
Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read More
Happy Fourth of July!
- posted: Jul. 04, 2023
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read More
Heart Disease and Oral Health
- posted: Jun. 27, 2023
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read More
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
- posted: Jun. 20, 2023
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read More
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
- posted: Jun. 13, 2023
Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read More
Water Features
- posted: Jun. 06, 2023
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read More
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
- posted: May 30, 2023
It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque Read More