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Periodontal disease is a risk factor (co-morbidity) for COVID-19 illness. The mouth is the portal to your body and the portal to a healthy life. In a study conducted by a team of international scientists found that patients who have been Hospitalized with COVID-19...

#1 Question: Is the Dental Office Safe? Dentists are accustomed to constantly be thinking about infectious-disease risk. As novel as the Coronavirus pandemic is to the world, it is not the first time dentists have had to manage disease control. Examples include...

If you are experiencing severe pain or swelling, you should call your dentist. Here are some tips for more minor problems: If you have a broken tooth that is painful or has a rough edge, you can use a product called “Dentemp” which is available at your local pharmacy...

Many of our patients are under the assumption that we do not treat children which could not be farther from the truth. Dr. Vander Vliet and our hygienists are wonderful with kids, and we welcome them into our practice. So if you are thinking about scheduling an appointment for your child or children, please do! We would love to meet them!

Recently, mail order braces and at-home teeth aligner kits have become very popular. They seem appealing, as they are advertised as affordable and convenient. While at-home kits might seem like an ideal solution to a busy lifestyle, they are NOT the miracle fix that...

1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Carol while you clean: for two minutes each time. The average person brushes for only 30 seconds. 2. Floss at least once a day. If you don’t floss, you are not cleaning 35% of your teeth surfaces. 3. Avoid those candy canes...

Halloween is around the corner, which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stockpile of sweets for the winter. No surprise, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of healthy and safety challenges. It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween but it’s important to have a plan.

Brushing, flossing, tongue scraping, and regular professional cleanings aren’t enough to keep your teeth in excellent condition. What you do to maintain a healthy smile is just as important as what you don’t. Avoiding certain foods and drinks that can damage your...

Knocked out tooth * Keep the tooth moist at all times * Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root * Do NOT scrub the tooth – if dirty, you may rinse it off * If possible, gently insert the tooth back into to socket, if not, place it into a container of milk. * See...