To our dear patients, Below is a link to a notification from Change Healthcare, a vendor that processes dental insurance claims electronically. A few months ago, they were victims of a criminal cyberattack. The notification explains what you need to know about this event. CHC has provided a HIPAA substitute notice with additional information […]
A Healthy Love Life Starts With Healthy Gums Did you know that 3 out of 4 of us have some form of gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to not only oral health problems like gum recession, tooth decay, tooth loss, and eventually bone loss, it can also lead to serious issues […]
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 Dental Health Month. In honor of the program, the slogan for the 2020 National […]
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 celebrating a toothache? A toothache can put a serious damper on […]
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 – both top & bottom. They usually develop between the teenage years and early twenties, a time traditionally associated with the onset of maturity […]
5 New Year Resolutions To Save You Money At The Dentist According to YouGov.com, “Among Americans who are making New Year’s resolutions, the most common ones are exercising more (50%), saving money (49%), eating more healthily (43%), and losing weight (37%).” It’s that time of year again – new year’s resolution time. How about we […]
Holiday Foods That Are Bad For Your Teeth We all know that too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing, especially when we’re non-stop noshing on those tasty confectionery treats of the Holiday season. In addition to expanding our waistlines, there are a bunch of Holiday foods that are bad for […]
National Flossing Day “I wrote a song about dental floss but did anyone’s teeth get cleaner?” – Frank Zappa Dental floss really gets a bad wrap. Despite it being part of our recommended daily dental hygiene regimen, and as a result, one of the best things we can do to prevent the cavity creeps, do […]
Want to Quit Smoking? Start With Day One Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? November 21, 2019, is The Great American Smokeout®, the perfect opportunity to join thousands of people across the country who are either quitting or helping someone quit smoking cigarettes – or smokeless tobacco. Quitting smoking isn’t […]
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 gums. “They are like the foundation of a […]
