Your gums are a very important part of your oral health. In fact, issues with your gums may be the first sign that something is awry with your oral health. If you notice bleeding or tenderness when you floss or when you brush your teeth, then your gums may be be inflamed, which could be […]
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Dental Puns & Jokes
Spring has officially arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with some good dental puns and jokes to give you a chuckle? We believe laughter, and preventive dentistry, is the best medicine for keeping your smile healthy and happy! Dentists have their own flossify on how to keep teeth clean. What do you call […]
Why Preventive Care is So Important for Keeping Your Natural Teeth
If you have ever wondered why preventive care is so important in dentistry, consider that 5 to 10 minutes of your time each day could prevent tooth decay, tooth loss, bone loss, and several other serious dental problems. To keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible, it’s important to establish and stick […]
History of Fillings
Fillings are one of the most common procedures that a dentist has to perform – and they’ve been done for thousands of years. Needless to say, dentists have improved the way we do fillings quite a bit over the centuries. Ancient Dental Fillings Fillings have been used for thousands of years. Recent archaeological discoveries include […]
5 Myths About Teeth
The world of health can hold many secrets. Our patients trust Dr. Vann to prescribe treatments and at-home dental practices that meet your dental needs – nothing superfluous about that. We take pride in our conservative approach to dental care – but not everyone shares our opinion on this! There are some wild rumors out […]
Ways to Handle Different Dental Emergencies
If you take proper care of your teeth and you keep up with visiting the dentist regularly, you may think you will never have to worry about a dental emergency. Unfortunately, some dental emergencies cannot be prevented or happen unexpectedly. If keeping your teeth healthy and strong is one of your top priorities, you may […]
Staying Fit While Flossing
Between showering, breakfast and coffee time, primping, and getting dressed, your morning is already jam-packed. And you can’t forget to the at least two minutes each morning you need to spend brushing your teeth, plus some extra time to floss. With all that going on, who has time to get in some cardio before heading […]
Snack Alternatives for Healthy Teeth
Finding healthy snack alternatives isn’t necessarily difficult – it’s finding the ones we want to eat that’s tricky! And, on top of that, finding healthy snacks that are also great for your teeth isn’t as easy as it sounds. Healthy Snacks for Teeth Most people assume that if it’s good for your body, it’s good […]
5 Tips for Great Dental Health
It seems as if a lot of us tend to think that our teeth will always be there, but having healthy gums is much more than just brushing twice a day to get white, cavity free teeth. Proper dental care is essential to a healthy body, no matter what your age. Here are 5 dental […]
Protecting Your Child’s Teeth from Cavities
Post Halloween, getting your kids to brush their teeth is more important than ever. The holidays are full of sweet treats, pies, and sugar for your family. While we certainly can tell that we’re eating too much when we have to loosen our belts, your teeth may already be facing some serious decay. It’s important […]