Archive for July, 2023

Back To School

Author: Dr. Alison V. Berger, DMD, FAGD Summer has flown by too fast, and it is crazy to think it is almost that time to start getting prepared for back-to-school. I know most of you, parents, are already starting to plan and get ready to start a new school year. But, have you gotten your […]

Do Highly Acidic Beverages Affect Tooth Enamel?

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I watch societal trends and try to keep up with what is trending within the younger generations and how it may affect their general health. A new beverage trend I have been seeing is kombucha. It is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black tea drink commonly consumed for its […]

When is Periodontal Maintenance Not Enough?

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD When you think about dental health, you probably think about teeth. And while it’s true that your dentist and dental hygienist are keeping a close eye to make sure you don’t develop cavities, we are also keeping a close eye on another important part of oral health: your gums. When […]

Pediatric Dental Trauma

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Kids are pretty resilient.  Bumps and bruises are normal and often in school, on vacation, or summer break.  During one of their rumbles, kids can hurt their teeth or even lose them.  In the event that a primary (baby) tooth falls out due to trauma, it is not […]