Flossing

The inspiration for this topic comes from my wonderful stepfather. While he has always had terrific dental hygiene, he did not understand a key reason flossing is so important. I was visiting “home” in South Louisiana this weekend where I was able to visit with many...

Children’s Dentistry

By Emily Weaver As a mother of a two year old little girl, I’ve learned a lot of helpful tips and knowledge about dentistry and oral hygiene for children that I feel I wouldn’t have known if I wasn’t in the dental field. I thought I would share some helpful tips,...

Regular Care at a Later Age

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...