How Hot Drinks Affect Your Teeth
October 12, 2020
The weather is cooling down and the leaves are starting to change colors. This means that it’s time to break out the sweaters and brew up some of your favorite hot beverages to start out your morning. Whether you’re a fan of the trending pumpkin spice latte or you’d rather go for a classic dark roast, it is worthwhile to know how these hot drinks affect your teeth. Continue reading to learn more from your dentist about the impact they can have.
(more…)A Message from Dr. Faist
June 1, 2019
After 38 years of treating thousands of wonderful people, I am eager to announce an exciting change in my practice!
Effective June 1st, Dr. Jed Koops will join our practice. I have spent the past two years conducting a thorough and detailed search for the right person to take over my practice as I transition into retirement.
My plans are to stay on with Jed two days per week for the next 5 years. I plan to personally introduce Jed to you over the next several months and will mentor him in all aspects of the practice while thoroughly embedding him into our dental family (both staff and patients). Jed will assume day-to-day operations immediately. He is enthusiastic about optimal dental health and promises to maintain the level of care and service you have experienced in our practice.
(more…)Parents, Do You Know About These 3 Childhood Orthodontic Devices?
April 11, 2019
Many people have experience with braces.
A bunch of us wore them or knew friends and family who did through our adolescent years. Just about 4 million Americans are donning braces these days, in fact, and they are easily the most used type of pediatric orthodontics. We have collected a quick overview of a number of early orthodontic devices that many families might not know.
(more…)Sustaining Damage To The Facial Region
February 12, 2019
Have you ever noticed that one of our primary responses to a potential accident is the immediate attempt to guard our face and head?
When somebody throws a punch or if we get involved in an automotive collision, our arms and hands travel to our face in order to make an effort to shield ourselves from any major harm. Most of the time, we fail to even contemplate the motion of protecting our face– we just do this instantly.
(more…)Why Infants Are Born With Orofacial Clefts
February 5, 2019
Orofacial clefts, likewise called cleft lip or cleft palate, are among one of the most common abnormalities in the USA.
Actually, it is approximated that around 2,650 infants are born with a cleft palate every year in the US, and up to 4,440 are born with a cleft lip. A cleft happens during early pregnancy while the baby’s face is growing. When the parts of the face struggle to connect while the mother is pregnant, it leads to a cleft.
(more…)Oral Health and Wellness | Why You Really Shouldn’t Skip Out On Breakfast
May 8, 2017
Do you know what the most important meal of the day is?
It is a meal that is often skipped. We hear all the time about the importance of breakfast, and with good reason.
(more…)Periodontal Disease | A Connection to Heart Disease?
April 10, 2017
Do you, or one of your loved ones, suffer from periodontal disease? If so, you may want to listen up.
Recently, there have been some studies that show that there may be a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease. These connections continue to be studied by researchers.
(more…)Oral Wellness | Is It Still Necessary To Visit the Dentist Twice a Year
March 13, 2017
As technology advances, so do our dental hygiene products. More of our toothpastes and mouthwashes contain fluoride which helps to fight cavities and restore tooth enamel. Additionally, we have high tech toothbrushes that utilize phone apps to determine how well we are brushing our teeth. With all this said, many people question if it is still necessary to maintain two oral wellness visits per year.
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