by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Aug 21, 2018 | Dentistry, General Dentistry
It’s almost September and you have not visited your dentist all year! Yet, you have been paying for dental insurance through payroll deductions. As December 31 nears, you begin to realize that you are going to lose that insurance maximum benefit and you need to have... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Aug 28, 2017 | General Dentistry
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... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | Aug 8, 2017 | General 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,... 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... by Dr. Ricky Carlyle | May 18, 2015 | Dentistry, General Dentistry, TMJ Treatment
Welcome to the second installment of my Blog for Carlyle Dental. Today’s topic is going to be “TMJ” treatment and myths. I have people who come into our office and their dentist or physician has diagnosed them with “TMJ”. First, off the DDS or MD may be completely...