MOST PEOPLE OUTSIDE of teeth-related professions probably only think about their teeth when something’s wrong, like when there’s something stuck between them in the middle of a date, they’re sore from a toothache, or they’re stained after drinking coffee or juice. That’s why we thought our patients would appreciate an opportunity to think about teeth in […]
Read More »Tooth restoration – root canals
A root canal is a form of restoration that can be applied to a tooth before extraction measures are taken. This procedure removes the decayed portion of a tooth from the root of the tooth, then fills the empty space with cement in order to make the tooth strong again. If a root canal is […]
Read More »Our Smiles For Life Campaign Helps Children’s Charities
MARCH THRU JUNE our practice is raising donations for children’s charities through the Smiles For Life program. We’re honored and excited to participate in such a worthy cause! 100 percent of the donations we raise go to the Smiles For Life Foundation to benefit children in need, with 50 percent benefiting a local charity of our choice-helping kids in OUR community. […]
Read More »Fluoride fun after Halloween
We LOVED Halloween this year at Falling Creek Dental! We hope that all of our patients had a great day, too. What is one of the biggest factors to a successful Halloween? CANDY. So delicious! When it comes to your teeth, candy is OK in moderation, but it helps to strengthen your teeth after a […]
Read More »Going against the grind – when to ask Dr. G about a mouthguard
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The “daily grind” can have a completely different meaning when referring to grinding your teeth while you sleep. The medical term for grinding your teeth in your sleep is, “Bruxism,” and it can manifest itself as a short term or lifelong habit. But when does it become more than a nuissance? If you experience any […]
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