Your teeth are one of the most important aspects of your appearance. Your smile is one of the first things other people notice about you. If you aren’t experiencing any dental issues and are happy with the appearance of your smile, do you really need to visit the dentist every six months? The answer […]
Read More...It’s human nature to seek pleasure and avoid pain. In most cases, a visitto the dentist doesn’t fit into the pleasure category. Routine dental visits are the biggest step in preventative care to avoid any major dental work down the road. However, only about 50% of adults report that they visit the dentist every six […]
Read More...The internet is a place of vast information. If you want to know about any subject at all, you can learn about it online. Unfortunately, not everything you read online is true. Sometimes this information isn’t false, but it can certainly mislead the reader or viewer. We hear misconceptions about oral health in our office […]
Read More...With age comes wisdom. Also, wisdom teeth. When most people think about wisdom teeth, they think of stories they have heard from family and friends about having them removed, looking like a chipmunk, and getting to drink milkshakes. But what are wisdom teeth? Why do we have them? Should they be kept or removed? We’ll […]
Read More...Up to 80% of Americans have said they would like to have whiter teeth. Rightfully so. A whiter smile is more attractive and can make you feel more confident. At Theriot Family Dental Care, we offer both at-home and in-office teeth whitening options. While professional teeth whitening products are faster and more effective, did you […]
Read More...The Tooth Fairy is quite the fan favorite among our younger patients. With good reason! What’s not to love about a cute little fairy that takes lost teeth from underneath pillows and leaves behind money? We’ve heard various origin stories of the Tooth Fairy. A fairytale in 18th century France, La Bonne Petite Souris, tells […]
Read More...Summer is officially right around the corner. You’ve likely been getting outside more as sports and other outdoor activities tend to ramp up. With that, unfortunately so does the risk of injuries to the mouth and teeth. We see an increase in visits due to dental injuries during the summertime. Dental and health care providers […]
Read More...A bright healthy smile is the perfect accessory for Valentine’s Day. What you eat plays a large role in your oral health and how your smile looks. Valentine’s Day is full of sweet, sugary temptations. Cue the candy conversation hearts, cinnamon flavored gummies, and of course, chocolate. Surely, if your sweetie gives you a special […]
Read More...It is our goal to help every patient feel comfortable and at ease during their visit to our office. But what if you suffer from dental anxiety? If you do, you are not alone. Studies show that up to 75% percent of American adults suffer from some form of dental anxiety. When something scares you, […]
Read More...Reading is important at any age, but especially for children. Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading aloud to children each day, beginning at birth? This helps your child build language and literacy skills that will last a lifetime. We also recommend reading to your child to help them prepare for […]
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