While you may think that regular, bi-annual dental hygiene appointments are unnecessary, they are vital to your health. You do a great job brushing and flossing at home, but it is not enough. If you are skipping out on cleanings, you are skipping out on your health. At your cleaning, your dental hygienist and dentist…
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Tips & Tricks: How to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you feel uneasy? Do you avoid the dentist at all costs until you are in pain? Some people fear the tools, while others do not like having their personal space invaded. Whatever your obstacle is, we are here to help you overcome it so that you…
Flossing 101
We get it….You HATE TO floss. During your cleanings, you promise that you floss regularly. Your mouth says otherwise. You are cheating yourself out of great oral health! Flossing removes hidden plaque and debris between your teeth. When you skip out on the floss, you are missing 35% of your tooth’s surface. Here are a…
New Year Resolution: Healthy Teeth
Another year has come and gone. 2018 is in full swing! With the start of another year, are you contemplating any new year resolutions? Sure- we know the typical ones. You want to eat better and exercise more. You are going to kick all of those bad habits. On the weekends, you are going to…
Tips & Tricks: How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
We have just made it through Thanksgiving, and Christmas is right around the corner. One thing that we can all associate with the holidays is delicious food and sweet treats. During all of the holiday hustle and bustle, do you consider how to keep your teeth healthy and white? We have a few tips for…
Life Hack: 5 Ways to Use Floss While Cooking
Did you know that there are a number of things you can use dental floss for other than flossing between your teeth? Dental floss can actually be used BEFORE you eat your meal. Of course, you’ll need to grab some non-flavored, unwaxed floss in order to do this the right way because nothing is worse…
How to Have a Healthy Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner. For most children, this means a night of staying up past their bedtime and a free bag full of candy to snack on for at least a week! Our dentists at Magnolia Family Dental say it’s ok to eat candy, however, parents need to monitor their child’s consumption of…
Nail Biters, Beware!
Medications: What Does My Doctor Need to Know?
When visiting Magnolia Family Dental, you will be asked to complete paperwork and answer questions about your current health and any medications you take. This information is needed for proper and safe care when visiting any health professional, because the medicines we take sometimes have side effects that can affect treatment options as well as…
How To: Get Rid of White Spots on Teeth
Do you have white spots on your teeth? The term is called “hypomineraliztion” and in the dental world, it refers to the effect of too much exposure to fluoride. Depending on when you may have been exposed to high levels of fluoride, you may end up with patches of discoloration on the teeth– better known…