From the moment the first baby tooth makes its appearance, dental hygiene should be a top priority in a child’s life. Strong, healthy teeth lay the foundation for good overall health, and proper care during the early years sets the stage for a lifetime of oral health. According to...
It’s Not Just a Job…it’s LOVE How did you get into dentistry? What made you want to be a dental hygienist? These questions are asked of me on a daily basis but it doesn’t take much for me to answer honestly. Let’s start by first, introducing myself. My name is Melissa and...
I love to do, what I chose to do Many people often wonder what drove me to love scraping and whitening teeth for a living. What was it about being confined to one room and picking at teeth that could be amusing? After all, working inside a mouth is...
The holidays are upon us and sweets abound, so how can you keep your teeth healthy? We would never recommend avoiding sweets entirely, that’s just cruel! Instead we’ll give you some tips to stay cavity free during the holidays. First, keep up with your great home care habits: brushing...
Baby teeth appear anywhere from birth to about 3 months. These first 20 teeth are placeholders for permanent teeth, assist in speech development and are important for chewing nutritional foods. We recommend a “happy visit” occur between 12-16 months.