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Posts from Stone Falls Dental Care since 2018: everyday care, what a treatment involves and news from the office on Frank Scott Parkway.

Enjoying Tea and Coffee While Keeping a Healthy SmileJuly 19, 2024 · How tea and coffee wear and stain enamel, why sipping all day matters, and four simple habits for enjoying your daily cup without harming your teeth.
Common Dental Misconceptions and the FactsMarch 22, 2024 · Yellow teeth, hard brushing, bleeding gums and only seeing a dentist when in pain: ten common dental myths and what is actually true about each one.
Home Remedies for Toothache PainSeptember 19, 2023 · Clove oil, cold compresses, saltwater rinses and peppermint tea: home remedies the post describes for easing toothache pain until you can see a dentist.
Foods That Benefit Your Oral HealthApril 21, 2021 · Apples, strawberries, cranberries, sweet potatoes and leafy greens: eight foods the post says can help your teeth and gums, and how to eat them.
Oral Yeast Infections: Common and ContagiousMarch 10, 2021 · Signs of oral thrush, who is most at risk, how it spreads between family members, and the steps the post recommends to treat it and stop it returning.
7 Ways to Improve Your Dental Health in the New YearJanuary 19, 2021 · Seven American Dental Association recommendations for a fresh start: brushing, cleaning between teeth, diet, checkups, the ADA Seal and habits to drop.
Caring for Your Teeth When You Can’t Get to a DentistDecember 16, 2020 · Answers from the pandemic year on toothpaste, brushes, bleeding gums, grinding, knocked-out teeth and knowing when a dental problem is an emergency.
Installing a UVC HVAC Upgrade in Our Dental OfficeJune 23, 2020 · In June 2020 we added UVC lamps and electronic air cleaners to our office HVAC system. Why we made the change and what UVC light does for indoor air.
Celebrating Dental Assistants and National Dentist’s DayMarch 6, 2020 · In March 2020 we thanked our dental assistants Deb and Lisa during DARW, marked National Dentist’s Day, and shared Dr. Prane’s one wish for her patients.
Celebrating the Tooth Fairy: A Brief HistoryFebruary 28, 2020 · Where the Tooth Fairy tradition came from, why a mouse carries off baby teeth in many cultures, and how dentists use the legend to encourage brushing.
Children’s Dental Health Month: Dos and Don’tsFebruary 11, 2020 · Seven steps for children’s teeth from National Children’s Dental Health Month: a first visit by age 1, fluoride, sealants, less sugar and lots of praise.
How Can You Save Money at the Dentist?January 17, 2020 · Why preventive care costs less than repair, and four ways the post suggests to save: regular cleanings, polishing, fluoride, sealants and a night guard.
Are You Guilty of Committing These 7 Dental Sins?November 18, 2019 · Over-whitening, breath mints, bottled water, chewing ice and frequent snacking: seven everyday habits the post says can quietly damage your teeth.
Heart Problems? Be Sure to Let Your Dentist KnowMarch 18, 2019 · Valve problems, high blood pressure, a recent heart attack, a pacemaker or a stroke: why each matters to your dentist and how treatment may change.
The Don’ts of Eating for Dental HealthJanuary 29, 2019 · Candy, starchy snacks, soft drinks, acidic foods and dried fruit: five foods the post says to limit for healthy teeth, and why moderation is enough.
When and Why Are Root Canals Necessary?January 2, 2019 · What leads to a root canal, the signs to watch for, what happens during treatment and how to care for the tooth afterward, from our January 2019 post.
Dental Care for Diabetes: Risks and Daily TipsDecember 17, 2018 · How uncontrolled diabetes affects teeth and gums, from dry mouth and slow healing to thrush, and six habits the post recommends to protect your mouth.
The Wise Patient’s Cheat Sheet on Wisdom Teeth RemovalNovember 19, 2018 · Five ways to prepare for wisdom teeth removal: read the guidelines, clear your calendar, line up help, stock supplies and know what to avoid afterward.
Overcoming Bad Breath: Causes and PreventionNovember 6, 2018 · What you eat, daily habits and other health conditions can all cause bad breath. The causes the post describes and its tips for long-term prevention.
Unused Dental Benefits and the End of the YearOctober 22, 2018 · How yearly dental benefits work, why unused benefits usually do not carry over, and what our 2018 post advised about planning treatment around them.
October: National Dental Hygiene MonthOctober 15, 2018 · In October 2018 we celebrated our hygienists Stephanie and Rebecca and shared five daily habits for keeping cavities away from Halloween to New Year’s.
Deb’s Work Anniversary: Twelve Years With Our PatientsOctober 8, 2018 · In October 2018 we marked twelve years with Deb, our longest-serving team member and lead dental assistant, with twelve pink roses and our thanks.
How Popular Diets Affect Oral HealthOctober 2, 2018 · Low-fat, juice cleanse, plant-based, low-carb and dessert-based diets each carry risks for teeth. What the post says about each one and how to protect them.
The Mouthwash Mistake You Could Be MakingSeptember 12, 2018 · Therapeutic or cosmetic? How to tell mouthwashes apart, which kind suits fresh breath, bad breath or dry mouth, and why rinsing never replaces brushing.
Major Clues Your Mouth Provides About Your HealthJuly 9, 2018 · What a routine dental exam can reveal about heart disease, diabetes, medication side effects, sleep habits, tobacco use, diet and acid reflux.

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