posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more

posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read more

posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Smile Institute of Family Dentistry hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of Read more

posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more

posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more

posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more

posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Smile Institute of Family Dentistry will be much more active in the summer. Though most of Read more

posted: May 30, 2023.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more

posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more

posted: May 16, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Smile Institute of Family Dentistry understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from Read more

posted: May 09, 2023.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

posted: May 02, 2023.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more

posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more