Over the years, TV commercials have shared dental statistics to viewers, such as “Four out of five dentists tell their patients to chew sugarless gum.” We all wonder, ‘What the hell was the 5th dentist thinking?’ Although that is a great statistic to share, there is one that is much more important to pay attention [...]
Understand the dental practices Sure we like patients that have their teeth and want to keep them forever. That’s the dentist’s bread and butter. We focus on prevention using fluoride and sealants in children. We spend the time, often showing older adults the right way to brush for the first time in their lives. It’s [...]
Metamorphosis I never met a morphosis I didn't like! The changing of the year brings an opportunity to make you consider changes in your life. We are certainly doing just that in the office. You'll notice a lot of changes next time you come in for a visit. We have replaced the ceiling and will [...]
Here are some alarming stats about dentures and edentulism, having no teeth. More than 33 million Americans have no teeth, so that’s over 10% of the population. More than what you thought? Sure those over 65 are responsible for more than a quarter of that, but there’s plenty of the ‘younger’ represented here. We are [...]
Do you just love the feeling after your professional dental cleaning here at Dillon Family Dentistry? Your mouth is at its freshest and cleanest, your teeth their whitest. And the bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth – both beneficial and undesirable – have been neutralized. This is a great time for us to introduce [...]
It’s a situation that has happened to us all. A friend or relative comes close to talk to you, and when they open their mouth an odor comes pouring out that could knock out a racehorse from a mile away! But besides backing up a few feet and ending the conversation as soon as possible, [...]
