Local Anesthetic – Is it Safe?

If you get to go on a tropical vacation, your ability to feel the warm sun and the smooth sand is crucial to enjoying the atmosphere. There are, however, times in life when you would rather not feel anything. Getting a dental procedure can be one of those times—as important as the procedure might be. … Read more

10 Best Invisalign Tips

Sheena (our very own insurance and billing specialist) recently finished her Invisalign treatment with Dr. Tim Collins and shared her 10 best Invisalign Tips in a great blog post. Way to go, Sheena! Since Sheena had the chance to learn about Invisalign in our CDH team trainings and also experience Invisalign for herself, we thought we would share … Read more

Flossing: 6 Things People Would Rather Do

A survey covered by NPR on Tuesday revealed just how much many of us hate to floss. The survey conducted by the ADA revealed that many adults would rather do these unpleasant chores than floss their teeth: Flossing or Taxes? Eighteen percent would rather wash dishes. Fourteen percent would rather clean the toilet or wait in a long line. Nine percent would rather sit … Read more

Five Bad Dental Habits Worth Breaking

If you want to keep your natural teeth for a lifetime, here are five bad dental habits to consider dropping: Bad Dental Habit #1: Chewing Ice Lot of us are guilty of this one – it may seem harmless, but chewing ice can crack your teeth and cause extreme sensitivity. Try this Good Habit Instead: … Read more

Are Cavities Really Contagious?

New and expectant parents often wonder about how to set their child on track for a healthy life. One of the questions we encounter is: “Will my child be as cavity-prone as I am?” So are Cavities really contagious? It is true that parents with a history of cavities would be more likely to have … Read more