Summertime is one of the best times of year in our area. The weather warms up and we look forward to a few weeks, or even a few days off to head to the coast, or to Grandmas, or to a tropical location accessible only by plane. If you’ve ever hit the open road or […]
When you think of ways to reduce your risk of common dental problems, such as cavities and gum disease, your mind may immediately go to brushing and flossing. Of course! You have been educated on the virtues of oral hygiene since you were a young child! Next to cleaning your teeth every morning and night, […]
Tooth loss is one of the concerns that we help patients of our Sherwood dental office handle. It used to be that tooth-replacement meant just that. Tooth. Replacement. The thing is, tooth replacement didn’t necessarily equate to the restoration of full oral function. This could be seen most notably in patients who needed dentures. The […]
Storytelling has historically been a wonderful way to entertain while also passing down important information. The stories we were told as children helped us to understand character traits like kindness or a strong work ethic. As we develop, though, we can sometimes start to tell ourselves stories and, in some cases, what we tell ourselves […]
The play is an important aspect of a high-quality life. Dentistry often feels like serious business, so we want to lighten up here for just a few minutes. We’re going to put you in the spotlight (well, we always do) and let you test what you know about oral care and dentistry in this short […]
If we were to take a poll of any number of people, we would be surprised to find even a handful that would say they have no issue whatsoever with seeing the dentist. The fact is, most people feel at least slightly unnerved when they set foot into their dentist’s office – even if they […]
You need to see the dentist. That twinge of pain is telling you so. And yet, the butterflies in your stomach take flight every time you pick up the phone to schedule your appointment. We get it. We are in the business of helping people get the care they need to enjoy good oral health […]
Cavities are such a common problem that most people expect to need a filling every now and then. In many cases, the whole hide and seek game with cavities slows down quite a bit once we hit adulthood and have gained the know-how we need to cleanse the mouth of acid and debris. Typically, brushing […]
Our teeth are affected by what we eat and drink. We know this as it relates to the prevention (or development) of cavities and even gum disease. Most people are also keenly aware of how often-consumed foods and beverages will diminish the color of enamel. Hard as you try, you might just come face to […]
Are dental visits at the bottom of your list of favorite things to do? Many people share this attitude. Some even express it rather intensely, exclaiming “I hate the dentist!” Ouch! We get it. We know that, in most cases, it’s not that people really hate the person that is their dentist. What they hate is […]
