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Simple tips from our Caldwell team on keeping your family's smiles healthy.
September 2019
Tooth Decay
How Your Teeth Decay In order for bacteria to multiply and live, it must have food! Eating sugary foods, or even starches like rice, feed the…
August 2019
Baby’s Teething Timeline
There are 20 primary baby teeth that are already present in a child’s jaw at birth. They usually start erupting between six months to one year! You…
July 2019
Gum Disease
Definition Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line. It can progress to affect the surrounding teeth and bone. There are three stages of gum…
June 2019
Brushing Teeth for Kids
It’s never too early to start focusing on the importance of brushing teeth for kids. While some parents don’t make it a priority at an early age…
May 2019
Pre-Wisdom Teeth Surgery Tips
While wisdom teeth surgery may sound overwhelming, having all the information you can gather beforehand will ensure you are well-prepared. Be sure to…
April 2019
Causes of Bleeding Gums
The Most Common Cause Bleeding gums are most often caused by the millions of bacteria in plaque. It is commonly found at or around the gum line. If…
March 2019
Teens and Their Oral Health
Teenagers are often busy with school, jobs, sports and social activities that they don’t find the time to brush or floss. They also tend to eat a lot…
February 2019
Treatments for Nerve Pain
There are a few different dental procedures that can help you get out of pain. This depends on the cause of discomfort and the health status of your…
October 2018
How To Take Care Of Your Dentures
Dentures are custom-made replacements for missing teeth. They can be taken out and put back in as you please. While dentures take some getting used…
September 2018
Extractions
What is it and what is it used for? A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. If a tooth is damaged or broken your…
August 2018
Understanding Dry Mouth
The Importance Of Saliva A healthy adult produces about three pints of saliva each day. It plays a very important part in maintaining your physical…
July 2018
Fun Facts About Saliva
Here are just a few fun facts you can learn from, considering the fact it plays a big role in your oral health. – You could potentially produce…
February 2018
Keeping Your Toothbrush Clean and Effective
We all aim to have clean teeth and healthy smiles. The tool that makes this all possible? Your toothbrush. Since effective and diligent tooth…
December 2017
Here’s to a Clean Mouth
Did you know that the only time your mouth is bacteria free is at birth? It’s true… Within a few hours after entering into this bacteria-filled…