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What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer Screening

We all know it’s important to brush and floss our teeth every day and get regular dental checkups! Another part of good oral health is screening for diseases such as…

Avoid Those Warning Lights with a Regular Dental Check-up

Some of you who have had a car long enough, have probably learned the value of those warning lights – the hard way! A regular oil change and tune-up probably…

Cosmetic Dentistry: What Is It and Is It Right For You?

There are many different sorts of cosmetic dentistry that a person can receive for many reasons. Do you have teeth that are crooked, split, stained, hollow, or yellowed? Cosmetic dentistry…

How Can Sugar Affect Your Child’s Oral Health?

Having a sweet tooth isn’t always a bad thing, but it’s important to start healthy oral habits with your family dentist early on. We understand that most kids can be…

5 Signs You Need Emergency Dental Care

It always happens at the most inconvenient times, doesn’t it? Whether you’re on the vacation of a lifetime or at a family event, dental emergencies can happen at any time,…

Is Thumb Sucking Bad for Your Childs Health?

Babies and small children have natural reflexes that cause them to suck on things. They put everything they see in their mouths and suck on it all- especially their thumbs.…

How to Choose the Right Family Dentist

It can be difficult to find the right dentist that your whole family loves (we know going to the dentist isn’t everyone’s favorite activity)- but it doesn’t have to be…

Invisalign 101: What You Need to Know

Since introduced in 2002, Invisalign has changed the face (or teeth) of cosmetic dentistry. For many, traditional braces are unsightly and even more uncomfortable. Having metal discs and wires in…

The Truth About Tooth Enamel

How many times have you seen commercials advertising a toothpaste that can restore your enamel? More than likely, it’s been too many times to count. We are going to tell…

Teeth Whitening: Dos and Dont’s

You brush and (hopefully) floss twice a day, every day- that should be enough to keep your teeth sparkling white, right?Unfortunately, no. Every day you expose your teeth to acidic…

Healthy Foods List: Best Foods for Your Teeth

When it comes to the health of your teeth, you really are what you eat. Sugary foods, such as candy and soda, contribute to tooth decay. One of the first…

Restore Your Perfect Smile with Dentures

Regular dental check-ups, diligent brushing and flossing, and overall good care of teeth still cannot prevent tooth loss for countless individuals every year.  Losing a tooth, or several teeth, can…

Brushing Baby’s Teeth

Family dentists say that from the very first tooth, your baby will benefit from proper dental care. Your baby’s primary teeth may be only a temporary tool for chomping, to…

Baby Teeth May Be Temporary but Can Have a Permanent Effect on Life

When you think of baby teeth you probably picture them as teeth that fall out as a child which you then gift to the tooth fairy. Did you know, however,…

When Should You Worry about Teeth Grinding?

Occasionally parents will reach out to us because they have been alarmed by the sounds their children make while sleeping.  It is not uncommon for children to grind their teeth,…

The Importance of Regular Cleanings and Exams

Proper oral hygiene not only affects your smile, but also one’s overall body health. Several health conditions that are affected directly by oral hygiene, from diabetes to heart disease, and…

Gum Disease and How to Prevent It

Gum disease is one that affects the tissue of the gums. The American Dental Association (ADA) estimates as many as 47% of adults over the age of 30 are affected…

Halloween Candy: Your Dental Health Survival Guide

With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies…and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you are not careful! Toledo area dentist Dr. Natalie…

Extraction and Preservation

While Dr. Natalie Nechvatal will focus on helping you maintain your teeth for a lifetime, sometimes certain teeth need to be removed.  Wisdom teeth, extra teeth, or very crowded teeth…

Why Dentists are Important

Regular visits to your family dentist are a key part of your oral hygiene. It is recommended regular six-month dental checkups be made to help maintain healthy teeth and gums.…

Dealing with Dental Emergencies

Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s permanent tooth. For all dental emergencies, it is…

Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Family Doctor

Children learn good dental health habits from their parents. As your child grows, it is important to introduce them to a family dentist who can help them learn good preventative…

Tips for Finding the Right Dentist

Taking care of your teeth involves more than simply brushing and flossing, although that is great start! Routine cleanings and checkups with your dentist are essential in taking care of…

Toothache Tips

Does your tooth hurt? What should you do? A toothache may come and go, but when your tooth aches it gets your full attention in a hurry. Teeth can hurt from…

Objects Stuck Between Teeth

We’ve seen it before, and it goes without saying… but: No foreign objects belong in between your teeth unless a trained dental professional is using sterilized and proper materials to…

Cut / Bitten Lip or Tongue

It happens – moving fast, talking fast or activities get a little rough or out of control… An injury or cut to the lip or tongue can taste worse than…

Broken Tooth

Do you have a knocked out or broken tooth?  An injury such as a broken or completely knocked out tooth is a dental emergency and must be attended to by…