Dental Blog

February is Dental Health Month

February 2015 Dental Health Month In 1950, the American Dental Association along with Congress declared February 6th as National Children’s Health Day. To raise awareness about the importance of a healthy mouth, they decided to devote the entire month of February as “Dental Health Month”. Many schools try to incorporate…

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What are Wisdom teeth and why do they need to be removed?

What Are Wisdom Teeth & Do I Need Them Removed? Wisdom teeth are the last molars to develop in the mouth. They are also known as third molars. First molars usually erupt around age 6, second molars tend to erupt around age 12, and third molars tend to develop between…

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This is the time to use your FSA, HSA, and HRA accounts

FSA (Flexible Spending Account), HSA (Health Savings Account), and HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) are all plans to help the consumer pay for out-of-pocket expenses such as deductibles, co-pays, and prescriptions. They are usually offered by an employer and set-up through a payroll service. These plans are like medical bank accounts…

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Childs First Dental Visit

The American Dental association recommends that children have their first dental visit by their first birthday. We take a more practical approach and recommend that kids come in between 2 1/2 and 3 years of age. National studies have shown that preschool aged children are getting more cavities. More than…

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Which Toothbrush is better, a Sonicare or an Oral-B

Judging by the results we see here in the office, and anecdotal evidence from colleagues, I would recommend a sonic toothbrush over a rotary toothbrush regardless of the commercial brand. the bristles on a rotary brush cover a smaller area and in m opinion require more dexterity to be effective….

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