Archive for June, 2019

Sports and Your Teeth

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD It’s time for World Cup Soccer! My family and I are really excited for it since soccer has a very special part in my life as my boys love playing it. I know parents can relate to how much we enjoy seeing our children playing a sport they are passionate about. So, […]

Buyers Beware!

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI Dear Visitors to the Spring Lake Dental Group website, Have you seen those advertisements on television supporting your gaining orthodontic treatment through aligners from SmileDirectClub? How could you not? They’re everywhere. The positives they claim through their therapy is straight teeth through orthodontic movement with no orthodontic visits and […]

Exercise and Your Gums

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva that presents with red, swollen, and/or bleeding gums. Gingivitis is caused by plaque bacteria and is the mildest form of gum disease, advanced periodontitis being the most severe. The American Dental Association (ADA) recently reported that exercise can have benefits for your gums as well as […]