Hello everyone! Just a little update since we were gone. While we were on shutdown for almost 2 months, we remained open on an emergency basis. Dr. Carlile, Dr. Birch, as well as one assistant, and our office manager, were here a few days a week seeing patients that were having dental emergencies in hopes … Read more
For a dentist, there are very few things that are harder to decide than whether to save or remove a problem tooth. Losing a tooth can potentially have a major impact on a patient’s ability to chew. A lost front tooth can have a major impact on self-image and confidence. So why does the dentist … Read more
Oh Floss How I Hate You So!!! Flossing is probably not on anyone’s top 10 list of “Favorite Things to Do” and we get that. So why does your hygienist and dentist keep telling you that you need to do it? Today we will go over four common questions that patients have in the hopes … Read more
Routine x-rays can be a conflicting topic in the dental office, especially while many people do not understand the benefits and importance of updating images. In some cases the answer could be getting images done every 18-24 months. Those cases are rare and not usually advised, especially as we age. You wouldn’t want to have … Read more
Do you have any missing teeth? Maybe more than one? Teeth require extractions usually for one of two reasons. Either due to extensive decay or due to progressive bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Considering nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, it is not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are … Read more
