If you experience a dental emergency, how you respond may determine whether or not you are able to save your tooth. Therefore, it is best to be knowledgeable about common dental emergencies and what to do. Then, if you find yourself in the situation, you will take the appropriate steps for the best possible outcome. Let’s examine […]
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Strengthen Your Enamel Naturally
Taking care of your teeth seems pretty self-explanatory. If you have grown up around good dental hygiene, you know to brush, floss, and have regular teeth cleanings. You also probably know that a lot of sugar is not good for your teeth. But have you ever wondered how other food and drink affect your teeth? […]
Celebrate World Oral Health Day!
World Oral Health Day is coming up on March 20th! World Health Oral Day is all about celebrating healthy mouths and raising awareness of the importance of oral health! The World Dental Federation tells us this day is so important because about 90% of the entire world’s population in their lifetime will have an oral […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
The American Dental Association recognizes the month of February as children’s dental health month. The tradition started in 1941, when children’s health advocates dedicated a one-day event in Cleveland and a week-long event in Akron to children’s dental health. The ADA declared February 8, 1949 as Children’s Dental Health Day, which grew into a month-long […]
Selfies & Smiles
Is the rise of the selfie leading to more self-consciousness about our smile? According to a new article by The Guardian, selfie culture has prompted more dental visits in the last five years. In case you didn’t know, a selfie (Oxford English Dictionary’s 2013 Word of the Year) is a self-portrait usually taken with a […]
How to Care for Your Pooch’s Teeth
Most dogs don’t like having their teeth brushed. In fact, some dogs will resist having their teeth brushed so much that only a vet will be able to do it. Fortunately for some, a little training and kindness is all that’s needed to get your dog to be obedient with getting their canines cleaned. There […]
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 […]
Resolutions for Better Oral Health in 2016
Everyone needs New Year’s resolutions to improve their health and well-being at the beginning of the year. Maybe this year you want to eat more “clean” foods, or hit the gym more than before! These are great intentions, but sometimes dental and oral hygiene is forgotten when people make their New Year’s resolutions. So why […]
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 […]