These tips apply to all face mask regardless if they are purchased or homemade. 1. The mask should comfortably cover your nose and mouth and stay in place while wearing. It is important to try out your mask at home to ensure proper fit before you attempt to wear it in public to decrease the […]
Dental Benefits – 5 Tips to Consider
What Should I Consider when Choosing a Dental Insurance Plan? Choosing a Dental Insurance Plan can be confusing. With so many choices, how do you know which plan is right for you and your family? Olympia Hills Family Dental is here to help you confidently choose a plan that is right for you. Here are […]
Best Toothbrushes Comparison
Many patients ask us, “What is better? A manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush?” Here is the information we have on best toothbrushes. The important thing to remember is that a toothbrush’s main purpose is to remove dental plaque. Dental plaque causes gingivitis or gum inflammation. The toothpaste you use should include fluoride as one of its main […]
About Ergonomic Toothbrush Handles
While the modern toothbrush may have been introduced in 1938, how you actually go about brushing hasn’t changed much since that time. But the toothbrush itself has evolved quite a bit. Now, you can buy ergonomic toothbrushes in many different styles. Ergonomics is the science behind making products more efficient. So when you have so […]
Diabetes Oral Health
Probably one of the most common diseases among us is diabetes. Diabetes affects nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. With diabetes being such a prevalent disease, I thought it would be beneficial to address how diabetes affects the mouth – diabetes oral health Diabetic patients are at a higher risk for gum problems (gingivitis, […]
Dental Mini Implants Can Help Make a Difference
I had the opportunity to sit down with a patient who is very unhappy with her existing lower denture. She has had it for a year and has had to have it realigned multiple times throughout the year. Nothing we could do or what the previous dentist could do could help her out. Our patient […]