The holiday season has arrived! This time of year may bring you excitement and joy, stress, or a strange combination of these emotions. Everyone has that one relative—I’m talking to you, second cousin Tim—you know, the one that can make family gatherings awkward, uncomfortable, or even stressful at times. Have...
VIEW POST The time has finally come. Your child has reached the age where he or she can begin brushing their teeth without too much help from you. But let’s face it—actually getting your child to brush their teeth can be like pulling teeth (pardon the expression). So how do you get...
VIEW POST It's the beginning of the holidays, and every kid's favorite time of year—Halloween. Break out the plethora of costumes! Us parents love seeing the kiddos in their Halloween costumes, whether it be princesses or monsters. And you know what else Halloween means? Candy. Lots and lots of candy. Your child will...
VIEW POST Have you used your teeth today? You might not pay attention to how important your teeth actually are. Your teeth do so many things for you—they allow you to eat with ease, enhance your overall appearance, and they even help you speak properly. So when you think about it, it's...
VIEW POST “7 pm already?!” How many times have you found yourself at the end of the day baffled by where the time went? Life’s busy, and life’s daily demands can sometimes make us lose track of time and make us feel like we don’t have enough of it. Between work, errands,...
VIEW POST It’s that time again. Time for you to visit the dentist for your 6-month exam and dental cleaning. But time and money are both tight right now. You’re juggling things like work, time with family, and your child’s big game. To top it off, back-to-school and other expenses make you...
VIEW POST When you visited your dentist for your routine cleaning and exam, you were told that you need to have a “deep cleaning.” You may wonder: Isn’t a regular dental cleaning enough? I brush and floss my teeth and go to the dentist when I should; why do my teeth need...
VIEW POST You have probably heard of the mind-body connection, as this is a popular topic. However, have you heard of the mouth-body connection? Despite what you may think, visiting Exceptional Dentistry often isn’t just about cleaning your teeth or getting a dental filling— it is about your overall health. This is...
VIEW POST You’ve been struggling with some discomfort when eating recently. Hot and cold foods and drinks cause a twinge in your tooth when you eat. Sweet foods and drinks have the same effect. You may have even noticed this slight ache when chewing. What does this mean? You may wonder if...
VIEW POST You’ve been brushing and flossing your teeth diligently and coming to our office as often as you should, so you shouldn’t have any dental issues like tooth decay, right? We wish this was always the case, as a healthy smile is a happy smile. Unfortunately, dental issues do pop up...
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