“Choosing between a manual and electric toothbrush comes down to your personal needs and habits. Electric models offer built-in timers and automated, gentle cleaning that’s especially helpful for those with limited mobility or braces, while manual brushes are...
If you have dental anxiety, you may delay or avoid the necessary treatments. Ultimately, you could be putting your oral and general health at risk. At Avalon Family Dentistry, we don’t want you to develop gum disease or suffer from a severe toothache in...
Have you ever had a toothache and wondered about the treatment options available? Among many restorative dentistry procedures, dental inlays and onlays often emerge as suitable choices for many patients. These ‘indirect fillings’ effectively solve...
Dental implants are a groundbreaking solution in dentistry, effectively replacing missing teeth. Made from biocompatible materials like titanium, they provide a sturdy base for artificial teeth, closely mimicking natural tooth roots. In this guide, we’ll explore...
Pain or swelling in your gums or even a loose tooth could be signs of gum disease and should not go untreated. Did you know that more than half of all American adults have some form of periodontal disease (gum disease)? And this increases to over 70% in adults aged...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Do you have children needing dental treatment but are unsure how to help? Many parents go through the same stress of figuring out how and when to see a pediatric dentist. It is important for parents and children to...
The new year is upon us! At Avalon Family Dentistry, we’d like to begin 2023 by tackling an issue that our patients battle daily – xerostomia. Also known as dry mouth, xerostomia is a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva...
It has never been easy to choose a medical or dental provider! Where do you go to look? Who do you listen to? Who do you trust? Ten different people could, truly, have ten different opinions and experiences with the same provider. I tend to compare this to the “bad...
Did you know that all dental exams and evaluations are not the same? Sure, they all serve a purpose, but they’re not created equal. Today, the team at Avalon Family Dentistry is here to explain what comprehensive and limited dental exams entail and what’s the...
Last month, our blog reminded you about open enrollment for 2023, when your employer had you re-choose your benefits. Just as importantly, however, is THIS year’s FSA (Flexible Spending Account) for those of you blessed to have this benefit, This is a truly fantastic...
