Holiday Traditions Around the Globe

All areas of the world have different holiday traditions, so we’d like to share some unusual ones that were quite interesting to us! In Spain at midnight on New Year’s Eve, people will eat 12 grapes quickly, one at each stroke of the clock.  Each of the...

Sugar and Tooth Decay

There is a struggle between acid-creating bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and the pH-lowering saliva that can keep the acid in check.  When a person gives that oral bacteria a diet of sugar, the result is a bacterial feeding frenzy that overpowers the saliva...

Helpful Ways to Get Young Patients to Brush and Floss

Getting children to brush their teeth can be an ongoing struggle.  As dental professionals, we try to empower parents to help their kids develop healthy dental habits.  Below are some quick tips that may make the routine a little easier.  Make It A Game.  The...

Thank You Veterans!

This Veteran’s Day our office would like to thank all of those who have served our country.  We would also like to take the time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  We simply cannot thank our military men and women enough.  Have a...

Bad Breath? Your Body Could Be Telling You Something

Although there are many causes for bad breath, good oral homecare and regular dental checkups can help to allow your breath to stay fresh.  However, if it doesn’t, it could be a stomach problem, or on rare occasions, a possible sign of diabetes, kidney, or liver...

Interesting Dental Facts

Here are a few interesting dental facts: Women smile approximately 62 times per day, while men smile about 8 … children, however, smile up to 400 times per day! People who drink 3+ sodas a day have up to 60% more tooth decay than those who don’t The Statue...

Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Some people experience little or no symptoms from wisdom teeth, while others may have quite a different experience.  Although many wisdom teeth are removed prior to becoming a problem, there are still several symptoms that a person may encounter with impacted wisdom...

A Trick for Flossing a Fixed Retainer

The lingual bar is a great way to keep the lower anterior teeth in place, but it can be quite a pain to keep clean!  Dr. Danielak is very familiar with this, as she used to have a lower lingual bar herself.  But the above video shows a very useful trick to get the...

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