Olympia Hills Family Dental wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! Here are some tips to treat your family to a fun Halloween without letting the candy play tricks on your child’s teeth! Feed your little goblins before taking them out into the night. Starting the night with a full tummy will help decrease the begging for […]
Information About Retainers After Braces
Retainers are an important part of maintaining your smile after orthodontics. Proper use and care of your retainers will ensure a proper fit and keep your smile looking its best. Getting the most from your retainer is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. How Long Do I Have to Wear My Retainers? Forever. Yes, […]
Are Dental X-Rays Safe?
At the push of a button, up pops a digital dental x-ray! An x-ray is a radiographic image of your teeth that tells dental professionals what’s going on inside your mouth. X-rays are one of the best diagnostic tools we dentist use to keep you healthy. X-rays help us find cavities that form in between […]
Does Oil Pulling Work?
Coconut oil is all the craze right now and is being promoted as the miracle cure for just about everything. A quick look on Pinterest pulls up article after article of people claiming how oil pulling cured their cavities, stopped their migraines and whitened their teeth. Unfortunately, all these articles fall under the category of […]
Do You Like Your Smile?
Do you like your smile? Or does the state of your teeth make you feel self-conscious when you talk? Possibly you find yourself hiding your smile in pictures? Maybe people wonder why you are always so straight faced in their photographs. If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that our smiles matter. Our health, self-esteem […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #1. Don’t Be a Stranger
Over the past 9 weeks our team of professionals has given some great tips on keeping your smile healthy. Now we come to our number one tip: Come see us! It doesn’t matter how great your diet is or how awesome your brushing skills are or even if your flossing abilities impress the other drivers […]