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How to Help Your Child Beat the Odds for Getting a Tooth Injury
posted: Jun. 14, 2020.
Half of all children will injure at least one tooth before adulthood. That's why we're joining with other health professionals this June to promote National Safety Month. As dentists, Read more -
Jaw Bone: If You Don't Use It, You Lose It!
posted: Jun. 12, 2020.
Your teeth are held in your jaw by the bone that surrounds them. When you have teeth, your normal functioning (chewing etc.) stimulates the bone around your teeth, telling it Read more -
Your Dental Insurance
posted: Jun. 06, 2020.
At least once a week I hear the phrase “I only want what my insurance covers.” While I can certainly understand the desire to use the dental insurance that you Read more -
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: Jun. 04, 2020.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include Read more -
Should You Whiten Your Teeth?
posted: May 31, 2020.
May 31st is National Smile Day. People smile more when they like how their smile looks. We get many questions from people wanting whiter, brighter teeth. Is it just vanity Read more -
Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: May 25, 2020.
You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things Read more -
Choosing a Toothbrush & How To Best Use It
posted: May 22, 2020.
If you take a trip down the oral health aisle, you’re faced with a dizzying array of toothbrush choices. How do you choose which one is right for you? Soft bristles Read more -
Oral Piercing: Fashion Statement or Recipe for Disaster?
posted: May 16, 2020.
May 16th is listed as "Piercing Day" so it seemed apt to post about oral piercings today. Because so many celebrities have oral piercings, it may seem like a safe or Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: May 15, 2020.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more -
What's Up With Your TMJ?
posted: May 09, 2020.
TMJ can be a confusing term. It’s short for TemproMandibular Joint which is your jaw joint. You have2 TMJs (one on each side) and they connect your lower jaw to Read more -
These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
posted: May 05, 2020.
Porcelain veneers have been used for several decades to enhance a dental patient's smile. These thin wafers of color-matched dental porcelain are bonded to the visible surface of teeth Read more -
Governor Permits Dental Offices to Reopen
posted: May 02, 2020.
Perhaps it is fitting that dental offices have been permitted to reopen during National Dental Care Month (May). However, the reopening does come with some changes! We hope this letter finds Read more -
Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
posted: Apr. 25, 2020.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child Read more -
A Cautionary Tale
posted: Apr. 18, 2020.
I don’t share too many personal stories in this column, but there is one I would like to share with my readers. When I was a teenager, I had braces. Not Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Apr. 15, 2020.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read more -
Teaching Your Children Proper Dental Habits
posted: Apr. 14, 2020.
How your family dentist in Lorain, OH, can help your child enjoy a healthy smile You teach your children lots of things, and now it’s time to teach them about proper Read more