There is a definitive link between gum disease and diabetes. In fact, of the 25 million diabetes sufferers, up to a third of them will develop gum disease or periodontitis (an advanced and severe form of gum disease) at some…
One of the best parts of summer includes being outdoors with friends and family, and grilling up a delicious meal. However, there are risks you take every time you fire up that grill. To make sure your cookout is memorable…
Many parents think that caring for their infant’s teeth is kind of a moot point. They’re just going to fall out eventually, right? However, there are many of reasons why it’s important to take care of baby teeth, one of which…
Many of us may have the desire to visit the gym regularly in order to stay fit. However, the reality is that not everyone has the money or the time to spend on a gym membership. Don’t let this fact keep you from working out…
It’s a difficult thing to talk about, but children are almost as likely to suffer from mental health problems as adults. It’s estimated that around 1 in 5 kids currently have a mental illness, which negatively impacts their…
Many of us are guilty of looking at someone successful and feeling a little bitter or jealous of their success. However, we don’t see all the hard work that this person put in before they reached their goals!
We know that practicing good oral hygiene when you’re wearing braces can be difficult. Food debris can build up around wires and brackets, and it can be difficult to floss and brush around these areas. However, these are the…
If trips to the dentist aren’t your favorite thing, you’ll be glad to hear that a new system is being used to decrease the amount of time spent here! 3D printing at the dental office can now scan and create a tooth in an…
Here at Meadows Family Dentistry, we understand that dental anxiety is very real and can cause many problems. We have patients who have avoided treatment of a toothache for so long that what may have been a simple cavity has…
Canker sores are small, red, sores that occur on the tissues in the mouth, such as the gums, tongue, lips, and the inside of the cheeks. It’s been found by the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry that around 1 in 5…
If you’ve never heard of one before, a frenectomy is an oral surgical procedure, during which a frenum in the mouth is surgically removed with a laser. A frenum is the attachment between any two tissues in your mouth,…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of the most popular Valentine’s gifts is a big, heart-shaped box of chocolates. In fact, we spend around $1 billion on Valentine Day chocolates every year!
Mouthwash can be a very important part of your dental hygiene routine. Not only will it freshen your breath, but mouthwash can also kill the bacteria that cause gingivitis, plaque buildup, and cavities.
In addition to giving you a beautiful smile, caring for your teeth is also important to your overall health. Tooth decay and gum disease have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. You should be caring for your…
Tooth pain is a very common complaint in most dental offices. Many patients automatically assume that tooth pain is indicative of dental cavities or perhaps tooth decay. However, the truth is that there are an incredible…
Many of us are already hanging our stockings by the chimney with care, but have you ever wondered why exactly we do this? It’s a fun tradition, but a pretty strange one. It’s hard to imagine a scenario where we would ask our…
Dental fluorosis is the result of teeth coming into contact with excessive amounts of fluoride, usually in young children. Fluorosis is not a disease, but rather a cosmetic condition suffered by children between the ages of…
Chaos and stress are a normal part of holiday travel! You’ll be dealing with highway traffic, long airport lines, and crowded trains or busses. While a little bit of travel-related stress is unavoidable during the holiday…
It’s that time of year again, when little ghosts and goblins will traipse around the neighborhood in search of candy! Here at Meadows Family Dental, we love celebrating Halloween – From the decorations and costumes to the fun…
Diabetes is a disease on the rise, currently affecting around 30 million Americans. There are many diseases and disorders that accompany diabetes, including heart disease, stroke, and certain kidney disorders. However, it’s…
It’s well known that tobacco use causes a host of health problems ranging from heart disease and diabetes to throat, lung, and oral cancer. However, secondhand smoke has also been linked to heart and lung problems. Young…
Back-to-school season is among us! This means many excited parents and reluctant children are participating in the usual back-to-school routine – new school clothes, school supplies, and packing a backpack!
A beautiful, white smile is everyone’s ultimate dental goal! But it’s more difficult to keep your teeth white than you might think. With foods and drinks like coffee, wine, soda, smoking, and sugar that can stain our teeth,…
Because the sucking reflex is such a natural and instinctive baby habit, thumb sucking is a rite of passage for many children. Babies feel comfort, relaxation, and security when sucking a thumb or a pacifier.
Cracked tooth syndrome occurs when certain teeth have cracks in them that are too small to be seen on an X-Ray. Occasionally the cracks will extend below the gum line. Cracked tooth syndrome is seen most often in the lower…