The short answer is yes. This blog is the long answer. Many people are hesitant to invest in an electric toothbrush. For some, it seems too expensive. For others, it is simply difficult to change a lifelong habit. Almost every electric toothbrush user will tell you that once you switch, you will never want to […]
Xylitol is slowly making its way to the top of the list of sugar alternatives and sweeteners for people trying to cut back on sugar intake. Lowering sugar consumption is good for your entire body, not just your teeth. Of course, dentists have always urged people to limit the amount of sugar they eat or […]
Great question! The short answer is no. The long answer is that pregnancy actually makes dental care more important. Read on. During pregnancy, your body goes through so many changes. Some of these changes affect your mouth. There are also things in your mouth that can affect your growing baby. Here are the things you […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It could also be the sweetest. Are you like Buddy the Elf? “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” While we love Buddy and that beloved Christmas movie, we’re not so sure about his nutritional advice. […]
The holidays are filled with fun gatherings of friends and family. This time of year, more than any other, those gatherings seem to be overflowing with SUGAR. Your office lounge is full of sweet treats from vendors and customers. Your neighbors bring over tins of cookies and candy. Maybe your stocking is stuffed with Hershey’s […]
You may remember that old toothbrush commercial that ended with the dramatic phrase: “Brush . . . like a dentist!” The ad implies that if you use this specific brand of toothbrush, then you will automatically brush like a dentist. The reality is that you can brush like a dentist with any kind of toothbrush. […]
The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: parties, candy, drinking, and lots and lots of eating! This time of year often leads to a deviation from our normal eating and drinking habits as well as the way we take care of ourselves. Do not let the holidays put you at risk […]
Cold sores and fever blisters have these names because people once believed they were the result of colds and fevers. They are not caused by colds or fevers, but colds and fevers can put you at risk for them. What is a Cold Sore/Fever Blister? A cold sore and a fever blister are the same […]
Some of the most common questions we answer at Timberlake Dental are about dental insurance. Dental insurance plans and the benefits they provide can be very confusing. There are thousands of different plans, and many of them even share the same name. So just knowing that you have Blue Cross Blue Shield will not get […]
Halloween is here, and we know what that means: drawers, buckets and baskets full of candy! And your kids are dreamin’ if they think they are keeping it all to themselves. In the days and weeks following Halloween, we know you will increase your candy intake dramatically (as compared to other “normal” times of year). […]
