For some, skipping that bi-annual trip to the dentist might not seem like a big deal. But the truth is, preventive dental care is essential to maintaining a healthy smile and staving off more serious dental procedures and diseases. But for anyone wondering if preventive dental care is really all that important, here are a […]
3 Common Worst-Case Dental Scenarios
Dental problems can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, some major and some minor. While we all hope that our own dental troubles will be of the minor variety, many patients will, at some point, have to deal with an unforeseen worst-case scenario. Here are three of the more common worst-case scenarios and a […]
Save Your Smile with Restorative Care
No matter how well you care for your teeth, sometimes problems happen. When they do, you want professional dentists that can help you save your smile. At Fair Lakes Family Dentistry, our team will work hard to give your teeth the extra care they need in order to fix your smile and return your confidence. […]
6 of the Trendiest Toothbrushes for Your Stocking
At Fair Lakes Family Dentistry, we are excited for the holidays to be here, and we love finding gifts that encourage good brushing habits to keep your smile beautiful and bright all year long. We’ve found some of the trendiest new toothbrushes on the market this year that are sure to be perfect stocking stuffers: […]
Preventive Care 101: Maintaining Your Oral Health
Preventative dentistry is the simple practice of following a dental routine that aims to keep your mouth as healthy as possible. If you follow a schedule of regular cleanings and check-ups you can actually reduce your dental costs in the long run and stand a better chance of keeping your teeth for life. To learn more […]
Halloween Candy and Tooth Decay: 4 Tips to Enjoy One Without the Other
Halloween candy and tooth decay is always a hot topic this time a year. We want our children and families to enjoy the festivities, but we also want to avoid cavities and tooth decay caused by the sugar overload. Thankfully, Fair Lakes Family Dentistry has some good news for every age. It is possible to […]
The Best and Worst of Braces Through Time
Smile Like an Egyptian For an idea of what tooth straightening was all about in the days of the Pharoahs and their subjects, look to their mummies. Archaeologists, some of whom no doubt wore braces when they were children, discovered a familiar sight when they examined a number of mummified subjects – metal bands on their teeth! Upon […]
Three Fun Activities to Help Kids Learn About Teeth
It isn’t always an easy feat to get kids excited about forming good brushing habits! Actually, it can be quite challenging to start not to mention maintain the routine. Luckily, there are many tools, tips, and tricks to make their new activity a whole lot of fun! Here are three fun activities to help kids learn about […]
Tips for Remembering to Floss
You get through your entire day, you go through your nightly routine of getting ready for the next day and getting ready for bed, you brush your teeth for the required two minutes and then get into bed…then it hits you. “Did I forget to floss again?!” Skipping on flossing every once in a while […]
Fun Ways To Celebrate National Smile Month
National Smile Month is celebrated every year around the world. The international campaign encourages and promotes oral health and wellness through education and positive messages. Individuals and organizations are welcome to join the fun and make a difference. The campaign runs from May 16th through June 16th every year, but you can certainly celebrate bright, healthy […]