Unless something is wrong with your teeth or you have a particular medical treatment, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that people visit their general dentist every six months. While we recognize that it can be challenging to fit a dentist appointment in an already jam-packed schedule, maintaining oral health is crucial for staying healthy.…
It’s finally autumn, which means it’s time to get excited about flannels, pumpkin-spiced lattes, Halloween parties, and Thanksgiving family gatherings. OK, maybe not flannels. Surprisingly, fall habits and events can negatively impact our oral health. Indulging in flavored coffees, Halloween candy, and sweets at Thanksgiving may erode the enamel on your teeth, which can result…
All parents want to protect their children’s teeth. We teach our kids how to brush and floss their teeth the right way and bring them to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning. Despite our efforts, kids may still develop oral health problems. Cavities, gingivitis, damaged teeth—there are many things that can go wrong…
Did you know that Dr. Matthew Bridges can help your children’s teeth stay clean and healthy throughout their childhood and adolescent years? Having kids doesn’t automatically mean you need a pediatric dentist; a general dentist can provide excellent routine preventive and restorative care to keep your children’s smiles healthy and strong. A pediatric specialty dentist…
It seems that no matter where you live these days – traffic is inevitable, and trying to get from point A to point B can be frustrating and exhausting. Parents today spend their days working fulltime and taking their children to school and a host of extracurricular activities, and that doesn’t even include medical appointments.…