Tips From Your Family Dentist in Paducah

With everyone’s concern over the COVID-19 outbreak, many of you are likely going to miss a scheduled dental cleaning.  Because of this, we wanted to give you a “back to the basics” reminder of something most of us know, however, may not totally practice 100% of...

Given the current situation that many of us across the world find ourselves in, keeping great personal hygiene has arguably never been more important. Advice around how to do this is something that we all should take note of. Especially regular hand washing with soap...

With everything going on related to the COVID-19 virus, both the Center For Disease Control and the American Dental Association are recommending that you should only visit your dentist for “dental emergencies”.  This leaves many people wondering exactly what qualifies...

When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? We throw out expired foods, restock vitamins and supplements, and replace our beauty products often, but when it comes to health and beauty, it’s our dental hygiene that doesn’t get as much attention or thought as...

Whether you are a new parent or an experienced caregiver, your child’s oral health is an important aspect of their overall health. These quick and easy tips will make it easier to keep their mouth happy, and their smile sparkling. The earlier you start, the earlier...

The best way for teens to enjoy a nice smile and healthy teeth is to continue the good oral habits started early in childhood. Whether or not you wear braces or other orthodontic treatment, it is important to: Brush twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste...

One of the main concerns we have for expectant mothers is what we call pregnancy gingivitis. Around 40% of pregnant women have some form of gum disease–gingivitis being the first stage. Because of raised hormone levels during pregnancy, you may be more sensitive to...

How to Prepare for Your First Dentist Appointment You probably did your homework to choose your new dentist. It’s a good idea to make sure you’ve got the basics down before your appointment. Know the address and route you intend to take and prepare to arrive early....

Scientists are continually looking for new ways to improve oral care products, and using microbeads in toothpaste used to be a popular method of adding abrasive qualities to the product. Now that microbeads are going to be banned, you can rest assured that you can...

This may seem like a common-sense question.  Maybe not.  When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? We throw out expired foods, restock vitamins and supplements, and replace our beauty products often, but when it comes to health and beauty, it’s...