When most people think of calcium, they often associate it with building super strong bones. While that’s certainly part of its benefits, the team at our dental office in Owensboro also knows that calcium is crucial for a strong smile, too. But before you start diving in to a calcium-rich diet, consider some important facts …
Dental implants? Crowns? Veneers? As technology and services have expanded in the Owensboro area, so have the options. Dentistry has advanced to provide many new solutions that address almost every possible dental issue. It used to be that if a patient had a missing or severely damaged tooth, dental bridges or dentures were the best …
Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month to raise awareness on the importance of eating a healthy diet for overall health. At our dental office in Owensboro, we want to do our part and take this opportunity to also share the oral health benefits of eating a well-balanced diet. Nutrition …
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or damaged bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are extremely efficient at weakening enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite hard. But so are ice and hard candy, and …
The team at our dental office in Owensboro is committed to providing our neighbors with top-notch dental care so that each and every patient not only has a healthy smile, but a beautiful one too. However, there are some members of our community whose dental health is often overlooked…we’re talking about our beloved pets. And …
You may be wondering why your dentist in Owensboro is choosing to talk about heart health. As a dedicated member of your medical team, we’re not only concerned with keeping your teeth and gums healthy, but rather we’re committed to keeping your whole body healthy. And it just so happens that your oral health plays …
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth troubles! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, …
Many of Drs. David Thompson and Vicki Frey’s patients walk in for Six Month Smiles, cosmetic dentistry, or general dentistry. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and …
Most Owensboro residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some Owensboro and Philpot folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unsightly …
Hello Owensboro residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles …
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