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Make Tooth Brushing Fun
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 31, 2023
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your
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Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 24, 2023
If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to
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Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 17, 2023
Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new
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Adults Can Get Cavities Too
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 10, 2023
Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 03, 2023
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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What is a cavity?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis.
Specifically, cavities are the
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes
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Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich
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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children
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Thanksgiving Trivia
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 22, 2022
At Hartland Gentle Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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What is a crown?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
the doctor and our team at Hartland Gentle Dental hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth.
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Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early
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Getting Ready for Winter
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Smoking and Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many
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When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have
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