Do you have plans to travel for the holidays? You expect to have a wonderful time with family and friends, but what if you develop a toothache or lose a filling while away from home? Follow this advice from Dr. Evanson for handling dental emergencies while traveling for the holidays. Preventing Dental Emergencies While Traveling
What’s on your wish list this holiday season? In addition to the clothes, gadgets, and jewelry that top your list, you might hope for healthy teeth. Don’t let candy, eggnog, and cookies ruin your goal—keep your smile merry and bright this season with these eight holiday dental tips from Evanson DDS. Limit Your Sweets Candy
If you’re missing some or all of your teeth, your ability to chew, speak, and smile with confidence takes a big hit. Fortunately, with today’s dental technology, these challenges don’t need to be permanent. Dentures are a good option for many people who want an affordable way to restore missing teeth. At Evanson DDS, we
Whether your child plays on a formal team or she simply loves outdoor winter sports, she’s at risk of injury every time she steps onto the court, field, or ski slope. The most common injuries that come to mind include cuts, bruises, and broken bones, but your child’s face and mouth are likely targets as
As you know, your body undergoes some amazing changes during pregnancy to support the growing child inside you. Many parts of your body are affected, including your teeth and gums. This is why it’s so important to see your dentist at least once during your pregnancy. At Evanson DDS, we can address any oral health
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with friends and family and eating delicious seasonal foods like turkey, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce. If you’re thankful for good oral health, show your teeth how much you care by eating more smile-friendly food and less tooth-staining and cavity-causing food this Thanksgiving. Load Up on These Smile-Friendly Food
From the time you’re a baby all the way through adolescence, your teeth erupt through the gums in choreographed stages. First are the incisors, followed by the canines. Then come the first and second molars. All of these teeth appear before a child turns 3 years old. Wisdom teeth are different. They don’t start growing
Are you constantly thirsty? Is your mouth so dry that you find it difficult to swallow? Do you deal with tooth sensitivity or bad breath on a daily basis? These are all signs of xerostomia, or dry mouth, a condition caused by decreased saliva production. Make an appointment at Evanson DDS to discuss your symptoms—whether
As you walk up and down the tooth care aisle looking for the right dental products, you will discover two main varieties of mouthwash: alcohol-based and alcohol-free. Most bottles on the shelf contain ethanol, a type of colorless alcohol, but using mouthwash with this ingredient isn’t the right choice for everyone. With a little more
It may seem as though Halloween was made for creating cavities, but this holiday is about much more than just filling a trick-or-treat bucket to the brim with candy. If you’re worried about cavities, make sure your kids have a healthy, fun-filled Halloween by shifting the focus away from sweets. Here’s how. Emphasize the Importance
