So, this is a tough one. I’ve never really been the dentist that drills his patients on the need to floss. There was a lot of discussion about flossing this summer in the wake of the article that cited several studies over recent years that reported a lack of data proving that flossing is effective [...]
Now that the New Year is just around the corner, it’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of course our favorite ones involve your healthy teeth, gums and smile. But since you are (hopefully) already brushing and flossing on a regular basis, visiting us her at Dillon Family Dentistry at the recommended interval, and [...]
Recently the American Dental Association did a survey to see if typical Americans knew some basic facts about dental health. Here are some of the questions – play along and see how you do! • What type of bristles should you have on your toothbrush – soft, medium, or hard? Most people chose either medium [...]
What does this mean? We’ll, thanks to Carolyn I know that it means to attend to it with keen perception and understanding. She was kind enough to share the word with me as she was complimenting me on my focus during her exams. I can’t think of a nicer compliment, that and her continued relationship [...]
