Before, during, and after cancer treatment it is necessary to keep up with your oral health routine. Cancer and cancer treatments can impact your mouth, so talk to our dentist about your specific treatment and what you can do to keep up with your oral health.
Men, dental examinations and treatment are important for you, too. Did you know according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), by age 72 men lose an average of 5 teeth? That number jumps to 12 if you are also a smoker. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your mouth healthy.
Kids love Halloween but it’s the parents who seem to be afraid of all of the candy and the harm it can do to their kids’ teeth. When it comes to Halloween candy, chocolate is one of the best options to eat. It melts quickly and washes off teeth easily so there’s less chance that cavity producing bacteria will grow.
Her face was intact, but her teeth were broken and missing. She was in an abusive relationship. She had the daunting responsibility of raising her children by herself and found it difficult to obtain work due to her broken smile. Learning about free dental care through a local social services organization,
The technology to restore and protect teeth changes as fast as the technology and improvements we see in all areas of today’s fast-paced life. The continual advancements and breakthroughs across so many fields, results in ever-changing professions, specifically dentistry.
Dentistry and dental health care are always evolving;
Choosing a dentist can be overwhelming, particularly when you don’t even know the criteria by which to evaluate a dentist or dental practice. As with everything, there is a wide range in experience, skills and expertise among dentists and likewise, not all dental practices are equal.
The Ad Council along with the Partnership for Healthy Mouths & Healthy Lives has put together a website with a wealth of information and resources to help motivate parents & make sure kids brush their teeth for 2 minutes twice a day.
The site is full of fun two minute videos designed to encourage kids to brush more often and improve on brushing techniques.
While mid August is the traditional start of the high school fall sports season, and the start of school right around the corner, at Mount Auburn Dental we also look ahead to possible educational opportunities for our staff.
Like other small businesses there is delicate balance to be made-making sure we serve the needs of our patients while also keeping up to date on current technology and encouraging our staff to further their education.
It is a hot summer day, perhaps you and your family are wrapping up a day at Range Pond State Park, or Auburn’s municipal beach, or just taking a walk along the river in Lewiston. Wow a nice cold, refreshing, beverage would be nice, so many drinks we associate with summer (shakes,