The ADA recommends all kids of all ages use a fluoride toothpaste… different amounts for different ages! A smear for 3 years and under, a pea-size for 3 years and up. Fluoride is important to use on baby teeth… it provides protection to the enamel, and keeps baby teeth cared for before they fall out on their own. Remember, the baby teeth in the back of their mouth are there until around age 11 or 12!

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized

  Fluoride occurs naturally in water, but drinking water alone is simply not enough to keep children’s teeth as healthy as they can possibly be. Sure, baby teeth will fall out, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be properly cared for while they’re there....

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Celebrate your Dental Hygienist for caring about your smile and oral health! Do your part by brushing 2x a day, flossing and using fluoride mouthwash to keep your mouth clean and healthy!

by | Oct 5, 2021 | Uncategorized

Everyone loves a clean mouth, right? And we think keeping that mouth of yours clean on the regular is worth celebrating. In fact, we think it’s worth celebrating not just for a day, but for an entire month; hence, the recognition of the month of October as National...

Remember: Schools are safe, stimulating, and enriching places for children and teens to learn. Families, schools, and communities can work together to help ensure students can safely return to and remain physically together in school this fall, where they need to be.

by | Sep 14, 2021 | Uncategorized

Safe Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic   As we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to school in person is how children and teens learn best. Many students also get vital resources they need to thrive at school. With a new school year starting...

Dentists and healthcare facilities still require masks wore in the office, even though the mandate has been lifted. We are still screening patients and families to keep each other safe. Remember . . . Safety First!!

by | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized

COVID-19 Vaccines: 7 Things Your Dentist Wants You to Know What do flossing, fluoride and the COVID-19 vaccine have in common? Preventing disease. Your dentist cares for your mouth because your oral health is essential to your overall health. Throughout the COVID-19...