by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Sep 16, 2017 | Dentistry
As we all know, brushing 2-3 times daily is important for good oral health. However, when asking my patients if they floss every day, their response is disappointing. What many people forget is that every tooth has 5 surfaces, NOT 3…which is what brushing covers. It... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Jul 28, 2017 | Dentistry
By Jennifer Selph What is Preventive Care? Preventative Dentistry is the general term for dental care-related procedures or treatment that are meant to prevent oral health problems from rearing their ugly heads. During your routine dental visits, your dental hygienist... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Jul 15, 2017 | Dentistry
By Greta Gallo Office Manager at Carlyle Dental As the Office Manager with 28 years of experience at Carlyle Dental, I’ve seen a lot of changes. Dentistry is an ever changing landscape, with new and exciting developments to better care for your teeth while offering... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Jun 19, 2017 | Dentistry
When I first heard about Invisalign Braces when it came out in the late 90’s, I along with most everybody else doubted the process of creating a series of aligners that could be worn incrementally to straighten misaligned teeth from a single impression! As time has... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 15, 2017 | Dentistry
“My hands were trembling when I picked up the phone and I was whispering prayers to myself,” said Edna Drye. Like many others, Edna was a dental phobic. She was willing to give up her favorite foods, to stop smiling at her friends and loved ones and to suffer in... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Jun 11, 2015 | Dentistry, General Dentistry
I read Dear Abby in the paper on Monday. A reader had written in about the difficulties in taking care of her mother with Alzheimer’s who is in an extended care facility. Every one of us will face or have already faced caring for a love one in a nursing home or...
