by Chris Barnard | Aug 13, 2021 | Orthodontics & Invisalign
How to Maintain Oral Hygiene With Braces Braces give you a beautiful smile, fix the incorrect bite and align misaligned teeth. But it is vital to take care of your braces for your treatment to be successful. The treatment can be somewhat painful in the beginning. But...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 14, 2021 | Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Risk Factors Before we can go about reducing your risk, you first need to understand the most common risk factors of oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, research has identified a number of factors that may contribute to the development...
by Chris Barnard | Feb 3, 2020 | Dentistry for Kids
Does Fluoride In Water Prevent Cavities? “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!” This year marks the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation and the ADA is helping us celebrate the occasion as the theme of National Children’s...
by Chris Barnard | Feb 3, 2020 | Dental Care
National Toothache Day Did you know we have a whole entire day dedicated to a toothache? Yup, it’s true, National Toothache Day is an annual occurrence every February 9. Nobody wants a toothache, the pain, the discomfort, how can we possibly have a day...
by Chris Barnard | Jan 22, 2020 | Dental Care
This blog post has been reviewed by Dr. S. Rastegar, D.D.S. – and written by Chris Barnard. Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are often referred to as third molars because they grow in at the back of the mouth, behind your second set of molars –...
by Chris Barnard | Nov 11, 2019 | Gum Disease
9 Health Issues Your Dentist Can Spot Check out these overall health issues your dentist can help identify just by looking in your mouth…and at your gums. What Do Your Gums Say About You? A healthy body starts with your mouth. A healthy mouth starts with healthy...