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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 21, 2023
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break
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St. Patrick's Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 14, 2023
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 07, 2023
At Healthy Smiles Dental Group, LLC, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to
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Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 28, 2023
Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest?
Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple
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Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 21, 2023
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile.
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 07, 2023
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes
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Does Your Filling Need Replacing?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
No matter how wonderfully something works for us, there comes a day when a replacement might be necessary. This holds true whether it’s the latest and greatest smart phone, or
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What exactly is a cavity?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth.
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The Effects of Sleep Apnea on Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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Whitening Teeth with Braces
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But
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Take Your Pick!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled
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The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable
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