Entries by Dani

Pulling Baby Teeth – When and How?

Should you be pulling out baby teeth? How and when is the best time? Youtube can show you countless creative ways to pull out baby teeth; from the “slamming door” method to newer techniques like the nerf gun. For some kids this is harmless fun, but for others it can be painful and scary. It’s […]

Tooth Fairy – Where did the Myth Come From?

Have you ever thought about the American tradition of the tooth fairy? It’s a little strange when you stop and think about it. Where did this odd tradition come from? Why on earth are we rewarding children for their lost teeth? The concept of the tooth fairy as we know it is fairly modern, but […]

Ollie, Welcome to the Team!

We would like to introduce the newest member of our dental team, Ollie!   Ollie is Dr. Ross and Katty’s new addition to the family. He is an 12 week old Bernedoodle! Patient’s will sometimes find him at the reception desk with Dani on Mondays as he is still too little to be left at […]

TikTok Veneer Trend Ain’t Bussin.

In a recent TikTok trend influencers are doing “veneer checks” to show off their shaved down teeth. The problem is – these influencers aren’t getting veneers! Their teeth are prepped in a way that suggests they’re getting full mouth crowns. Although it doesn’t seem like a big deal,  crowns compromise a great deal of your […]

What’s Hiding Under Your Mask?

Fourteen months of hiding your face under a mask could leave your teeth looking a little… scary. We want to help you feel confident when your mask comes off! Our office offers a variety of cosmetic and medical procedures that can help you achieve your best smile! From in-office whitening, implants, Invisalign, and Botox, to […]

COVID-19 Transmission Low Risk for Dental Offices

We know COVID spreads mainly through respiratory droplets and the fear of dental aerosols during cleanings has kept many patients away from the dentist’s chair. When saliva was considered potentially deadly at the start of the pandemic, Dr. Purnima Kumar from Ohio State University decided a long-term answer was needed to settle the question of […]

April 22nd is World Earth Day

World Earth Day is April 22. Since 1970, 193 counties have joined the cause. Here are a few simple tips to participate this year. Turn off lights when you leave a room. Use reusable coffee mugs and water bottles. Reduce your meat consumption. Recycle household plastics, paper and glass. Stop using single-use plastic bottles, straws […]

Fun Animal Teeth Facts!

We love talking about teeth around here. For something different, we are going to explore some fun facts about ANIMAL teeth. Animal teeth can come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and positions. A tooth is made up of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals. Teeth are specific to an animals diet. A Herbivorous animal […]

Tooth fairy traditions around the world

In North America we all know of the Tooth Fairy. She collects your tooth from under your pillow and leaves money but around the world some kids have very different plans for fallen teeth. In Asian cultures, kids throw their discarded teeth while making a wish. If it’s a tooth from the lower jaw, they […]

Stuffy nose for 2 years caused by extra tooth!

A Danish man suffered for 2 years with a stuffy and runny nose. The 59 year old was eventually referred to a specialist after topical steroids did not improve his condition. A CT scan on his nasal cavity showed a mass and during the extraction of the mass doctors were surprised to find a tooth! […]