All-Star Smiles Foundation "Children's Oral Health Access Initiative" was awarded a $10,000 grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries. This funding will go to the purchase of two portable dental units. Why are portable dental units important? All-Star Smiles Foundation broadened our scope of services - we can perform sealants on-site/remotely now,...
As Earth Day approaches, we are reminded of the importance of being environmentally friendly. You don’t have to eat tofu and wear all-natural fibers to green your dental routine. These 5 tips can help you keep your teeth clean and healthy while saving the environment: ...
Dental Emergencies Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s permanent tooth. For all dental emergencies, it’s important to take your child to the dentist or an emergency room as soon as possible. Here are...
You know your dentist is looking for cavities during regular check-ups, but you may not realize your dentist can check for cancer at the same time. It’s estimated that approximately 51,540 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils and back...
Easter is one of the most chocolate and sweets filled holidays of the year. Many people like to substitute some of the traditional sweet-treats for something a little more refreshing and healthy! As dentists, we are all for the switch, since sugar can cause oral...
A focus on dental health can protect children from becoming overweight. Date: November 8, 2017 Source: University of Gothenburg Summary: Talking about dental health with children and parents - about what is healthy and unhealthy for your teeth - can be one way to prevent...
March 6, 2018 is National Dentist Day!! Not a fan of the dentist? You’re not alone, but if this often disliked profession didn’t exist, our penchant for sugars and sweet treats would have destroyed our pearly gnashers a long time ago. Love them or hate...
Let’s Begin… You may take them for granted, but your teeth are a marvel. They break up all your food over the course of your life, while being strong enough to withstand breakage themselves. How do they do it? Peter S. Ungar traces the evolution of...
When Teeth Erupt Your baby is born with 20 teeth below the gums, and they usually start coming through between 6 months and a year. Most children have their full set of teeth by 3 years old. Learn more about what teeth are coming through and when. (1/10) Courtesy of: American...
Change Your Brush Bristles deteriorate with time and usage, so if you're using the same toothbrush beyond a few months, you may not be getting the best clean anymore. Rather, make a point of getting a new brush every three to four months – or at...