If you put off your routine dental checkup, a small cavity on a tooth can go undetected. As time goes on the untreated area of tooth decay can start to spread. Sometimes the affected tooth can also suffer a significant fracture.If you have noticed a problem with one of your teeth it’s best to have […]
To help properly treat thumb sucking, it is important to discourage it anytime it is found. If you notice that your child is constantly sucking their thumb, you should help provide them treatment, so it can be eliminated as soon as possible. If your child continues to suck their thumb, it can negatively affect the […]
The care that you give your toothbrush along with any other cleaning utensils that you may use is essential. If you are failing to care for your toothbrush properly, it will not be able to clean out your mouth effectively. Not only do you need to employ effective contamination prevention techniques to keep it safe, […]
How long has it been since you’ve gone to the dentist? Come on now, be honest with yourself. Could you be delaying making an appointment because you don’t know what to expect and it makes you nervous? Today we would like to help put you at ease by explaining what happens in a dental exam.At […]
Having a dental checkup every six months by our dentist, Dr. Parker Long is essential for detecting early signs of tooth decay, gum disease and developing oral health problems. Detecting these problems early is essential for effective treatment.While oral and pharyngeal cancer is more likely to affect people over the age of 60, it can […]
If you’re a baseball player, you’re probably excited about the new starting season. Our dentist, Dr. Parker Long, hopes you have a good one! One thing he recommends is keeping your smile in mind while you swing the bat, catch baseballs and do other baseball-related things. This is important because there are habits and behaviors […]