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Sep 14, 2020, 7:14 PM
Even if you practice perfect dental hygiene, your teeth will still start to wear as you age. As you get older, we recommend incorporating additional oral hygiene practices. Talk to your dentist about any changes you need to…
Aug 24, 2020, 8:52 PM
Dental cavities are the most common childhood disease. Even babies can develop dental cavities! Baby teeth are much softer than adult teeth, and the enamel is thinner, allowing bacteria and acids to eat away at it more…
Aug 11, 2020, 11:09 PM
Brushing your teeth every day is a necessary and important part of maintaining good dental health. Most of us should have been cleaning our teeth on our own since we were young, so we’d like to think we know what we’re doing!…
Jul 27, 2020, 4:21 PM
Dental implants can replace a single missing tooth, a bridge, or a full set of traditional dentures. However, unlike conventional dentures, dental implants look and function exactly like your natural teeth. Dental implants…
Jul 13, 2020, 10:56 AM
Sensitive teeth can be painful, and if it goes untreated for long enough, can even begin to interfere with your life and comfort. Teeth can be sensitive to hot or cold food and beverages, sugary candy, or even air touching…
Jun 22, 2020, 11:00 AM
When shopping for dental hygiene products, we are offered a huge amount of options! Floss, toothpaste, mouthwash, and toothbrushes line the aisle and it can be difficult to know which products are best for you and your…
Jun 8, 2020, 6:17 PM
Even if you are able to make sure your children and brushing and flossing each day, chances are that it’s not a task your kids are very excited about! Luckily there are a few ways to make proper dental care seem like less of…
May 25, 2020, 10:00 AM
In the middle of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we here at Meadows Family Dentistry know that good dental hygiene may not be at the top of your priority list. However, this will change very quickly if you develop a painful…
May 11, 2020, 7:15 PM
Taking probiotics for digestive health has become very popular over the last few years. However, there are also certain types of probiotics made specifically for oral health! These probiotics help to prevent gum disease and…
Apr 27, 2020, 7:24 PM
Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic tiles that cover the front of the teeth to fix or restore a variety of cosmetic dental issues. They are made of porcelain and attached to the tooth enamel using dental concrete. Dental…
Apr 13, 2020, 10:00 AM
Soda is addicting, very acidic, contains excess calories, and damages your dental health. However, many people have a daily soda habit, sometimes drinking multiple cans a day. Soda can be a tough habit to quit, especially…
Mar 23, 2020, 10:00 AM
If you’ve just received braces, we congratulate you! You’ve taken the first step toward achieving a straight, beautiful smile! But you should also know that the first few weeks can be quite an adjustment Dental braces can be…
Mar 9, 2020, 10:00 AM
Around 75% of Americans suffer from chronic dehydration. This statistic is startling! Dehydration is not only bad for your overall health, but it can also be detrimental to your teeth and your overall oral health as well.…
Feb 24, 2020, 7:48 PM
Gum pockets are the spaces or gaps between our teeth and the gum tissue that surrounds them. Here at Meadows Family Dentistry, we use a small rule called a probe to measure the size of these pockets. Healthy gums fit snugly…
Feb 10, 2020, 2:30 PM
When we first think about Botox, we all assume it’s only performed to maintain a youthful appearance and rid the face of wrinkles. This is an accurate assumption because Botox is the most common cosmetic procedure performed.…
Jan 27, 2020, 10:00 AM
Cleaning your teeth thoroughly and properly while wearing braces can be difficult. But orthodontic treatment makes it more important than ever to keep your teeth clean. This is because the brackets and wires of braces will…
Jan 13, 2020, 10:10 AM
Halitosis is the clinical term for bad breath. Bad breath can cause embarrassment, self-consciousness, and confusion, especially if you’ve tried everything to mask it! This can even lead to withdrawal from family and friends.…
Dec 23, 2019, 9:44 PM
While it’s unlikely that your children included ‘good oral health’ on their holiday wish list this year, it’s one of the most important the gifts you can give them! As a parent, it’s fun to give your child gifts that they…
Dec 17, 2019, 10:14 PM
Biting your nails can be a habit that is hard to break! Nail-biting leaves your nail beds and fingertips to be red, painful, and swollen, but it’s also a habit that can damage your oral health. The Academy of General…
Nov 27, 2019, 6:00 PM
Options for teeth that become chipped or cracked or are slightly decayed or deformed include dental crowns, veneers, and dental bonding. Dental bonding is the quickest and most cost-effective of all of these options, but it’s…
Nov 13, 2019, 7:35 PM
Cleft lips and palates are birth defects of the mouth and lips. In the United States, as many as 6,800 children a year are born with cleft lips, cleft palates, or both. These birth defects occur early in pregnancy when the…
Nov 12, 2019, 6:52 PM
The urge for midnight snacks can be tough to ignore for some people, especially the ones who are currently dieting. Other contributing factors to late-night snacking include insomnia, stress, or simply boredom.
Oct 21, 2019, 6:49 PM
Making sure to find the best dentist for you and for your family can be overwhelming and somewhat confusing. When you have a family comprised of both adults and children that need dental care, it can be a challenge to find…
Oct 14, 2019, 9:45 PM
One of the most common ways to address the problems of cracked, discolored, or weakened teeth is through the use of a dental crown. Crowns may make some people anxious, but it’s a very simple and common procedure that Dr.…
Sep 23, 2019, 8:24 PM
Having chronic bad breath can cause people to feel embarrassed and even begin to withdraw from friends, family, and social engagements. Using breath mints, mouthwash, and chewing gum can help mask bad breath for a short time…
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