Middle aged couple smiling
Dec 15th, 2017
Contrary to popular belief, your dentures won’t last for life. In fact, your dentures should ideally be replaced every 5-10 years. This is for a number of reasons including wear and tear on the dentures and the way your face…
Woman showing fear in dental chair
Nov 23rd, 2017
If you suffer from a crippling fear of the dentist, there’s a pretty good chance that you may unknowingly pass this fear onto your children. This is dangerous because routine dental checkups are important for everyone, but…
Woman brushing
Nov 15th, 2017
Because brushing our teeth is one of the first things we learn how to do ourselves, most of us feel like we probably have a pretty good grasp on what’s involved in the process. However, there’s a good chance that many of us…
2 happy couples
Oct 31st, 2017
According to epidemiological studies, there are around 178 million adult Americans who are missing at least one tooth, and around 20 million adult Americans who are missing all of their teeth. There are plenty of causes of…
Pumpkins
Oct 20th, 2017
Halloween is approaching quickly and with it comes parties, pumpkin carving, costumes, and children roaming the neighborhood for lots and lots of candy! Because this is a holiday centered almost completely on candy, it can be…
Vegtables
Aug 18th, 2017
Sweden has conducted a new study, which has shown that eating more servings of fruits and vegetables can lower your chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Of the 40,000 male smokers studied, it…
Insulin devices
Jul 24th, 2017
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…
Man and BBQ
Jul 7th, 2017
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…
Baby
Jun 29th, 2017
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…
Woman exercising
Jun 12th, 2017
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…
Baby crying
May 22nd, 2017
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…
Business hands shaking
May 12th, 2017
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!
Woman portrait with braces
Apr 27th, 2017
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…
3D Printing concept
Apr 14th, 2017
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…
Fearful woman with hands on mouth in dental chair
Mar 29th, 2017
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…
Woman showing teeth
Mar 14th, 2017
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…
Man in dental chair smiling
Mar 1st, 2017
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,…
Chocolate
Feb 17th, 2017
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!
Child girl brushing teeth
Jan 25th, 2017
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.
Woman in dental chair
Jan 17th, 2017
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…
Man with tooth pain
Dec 23rd, 2016
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…
Christmas ornament
Dec 16th, 2016
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…
Child in pain
Nov 30th, 2016
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…
Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 17th, 2016
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…
Trick-or-treaters
Oct 28th, 2016
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…