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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
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How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies Read more
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Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
the doctor, as well as our team at Timber Creek Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more
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How Missing Teeth Can Affect Your Health
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more
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Ways to Prevent Oral Cancer
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more
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Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Sep. 13, 2022.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more
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What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 30, 2022.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
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Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Aug. 23, 2022.
The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
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What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Aug. 16, 2022.
You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more
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How do OTC whitening treatments compare to in-office whitening?
posted: Aug. 09, 2022.
If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of the doctor suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more
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Are there foods that whiten teeth?
posted: Aug. 02, 2022.
Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more
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Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.
Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more
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Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Jul. 19, 2022.
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more