Why Do People Have Big Gums? Exploring the Causes of Gummy Smiles

Ouch!
Chomp on something your tooth didn’t like? Or get hit in the mouth with a hockey puck?
If you think you may have a cracked tooth, or if you’re holding a piece of your tooth in your hand, follow these steps!

Our Very Own Special Olympics Team Occasionally, our office will financially support or volunteer at a nonprofit event, and in December, we helped pay for the photo at the Garden City Tigers Special Olympics team’ s dance. We wanted to highlight the team, so we interviewed Susan Wright-Hendershot, the Local Special Olympic Coordinator. Read on […]

Good Deeds to Pay It Forward: Since Thanksgiving was just this past week, we’ve all been feeling pretty thankful for family, friends, our homes, and so much more. And when we have everything that we need, the best way to show God how grateful we are for all his blessings is by paying it forward.

We want to share with you some of our favorite fall foods and spooky Halloween treats that you can make with your kids.

For the sixth installment of the “Meet the Staff” series, we interview our dental hygienist, Kelli.

A short guest “Ask the Expert” article addressing braces and timing brought to you by your friendly neighborhood orthodontist! Dr. Doi from High Plains Orthodontics explains the basics of when it’s the right time to pursue orthodontic treatment for your child and, possibly, yourself.

Today there are more choices for restorative materials than at any time in the past. Dental amalgam, also known as silver fillings, is one choice for teeth in the back of the mouth that has been in use for around 150 years. Amalgam is a metal alloy that contains silver, tin, copper, and mercury. Amalgam lasts a long time and is less expensive than other materials such as tooth-colored composites, porcelain, or gold.

Flossing.

What does that word bring to mind? Perhaps, it seems like an unnecessary step in your daily routine. Maybe you can’t go a day without flossing. Whatever you think of, there are many good reasons to floss. Some of those reasons may seem obvious and others may seem surprising. So…without further delay…

Smiling is everyone’s best feature.

We honestly mean that. A smile brightens everyone’s features. But, what if you’re self-conscious of your smile? Maybe your teeth aren’t as white as you want them to be. Or perhaps, the teeth look a bit worn down. These might be signs that the teeth have some erosion. (Cue dramatic music—dun dun dun!) Is there any hope for your smile? Of course! Keep reading to find out how.