(11/08/18 USA Today) A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, and the National Cancer Institute indicates cigarette smoking has reached an all-time low. About 14% of adults (around 34 million people) smoked within the […]
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With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than […]
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What is the right time and order for the different steps of dental hygiene? Starting your morning with fresh breath is always important; so should it be before eating or after? If your breakfast involves oranges or anything acidic it’s […]
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This is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
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CNN (9/20, Udesky) discusses the age at which children […]
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Sugary drinks are becoming a popular beverage choice for many people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, these drinks are not healthy for you or your smile. Everyone has harmful bacteria in their mouths that get energy from the sugars and […]
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Early childhood caries is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries) or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a preschool-age child between birth and 6 years old. The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes this […]
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The answer is Yes! Our doctors are skilled at providing that first checkup for young children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry strongly encourages parents to bring their children in for their first dental visit by age 1. Surprised? […]
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As many of you may know Ann, a Dental Hygienist at Hillside Dental, is about to make a huge change in someone’s life. Next week Ann will undergo surgery to remove one of her kidneys. She will become a living […]
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It’s that time of year when we resolve to improve ourselves, either by eating healthier, exercising more,or cutting back on our bad habits. We set goals, buy gym memberships, meander through the produce aisles, and by mid February go back to our […]
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