BRACE YOURSELF, Summer’s Coming! Sun, Sand, Pools, Braces! Braces are not only for cosmetic purposes. They can save you from a life long struggle of dental health problems. With over 12 years of orthodontic experience, Dr. Edwards would be happy to discuss how braces can benefit your smile. Call us at 614-761-7666 to schedule your FREE…
Join our team for the FORE!Miler on May 25th at 7:00pm. The race takes off from Muirfield Village Golf Club. Use the team name SmileBig at registration. Dr. Edwards will be donating $10 to KidSmiles for every team participant. For more information on KidSmiles, visit www.kidsmilesclinic.com or https://www.edwardsfamilydental.com/services/kidsmiles-clinic/. We look forward to seeing you at the race! #SmileBig
We all know that smoking can cause oral cancer. But, what are some of the other causes that can put you at risk? April is oral cancer awareness month and Edwards Family Dental wants you to know if you are at risk. Did you know that smoking while drinking alcohol increases your risk? Did you know that poor diet has…
With the holiday fast approaching, we always get several questions about tooth whitening. Whats the best whitening? How can I whiten the fastest? And most importantly, how can I prevent sensitivity from whitening? The answer is…there isn’t a best answer for everyone! Here are some tips to prevent sensitivity from whitening: Use fluoride before whitening. Specialized toothpaste with…
These areas should be self-checked regularly. If you develop a bump or sore that does not go away within 2 weeks, you should visit your dentist. Scary, but true: Close to 43,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines for fluoride for children. They now recommend using fluoride toothpaste beginning with tooth eruption. Here are their recommendations: Fluoride toothpaste is recommended for children starting at tooth eruption, regardless of caries risk. A smear (the size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste should be used up to age 3. …
Summer is coming to an end. Its time to change your toothbrush! Toothbrushes should be changed every 2 to 3 months even if they show no signs of wear and tear. Toothbrushes harbor bacteria, and its gross to keep one around for too long. An easy way to remember to change your toothbrush often enough is to change it…
Sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth during contact sports for protection from blows to the face or head. The guards are typically worn over the upper teeth to protect from broken teeth, cut lips, or injury to the mouth. Injuries that Mouth Guards Prevent: knocked out teeth concussion cerebral hemorrhage broken or chipped teeth lacerated tongue/lip jaw fracture…
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Flossing once a day can increase your life expectancy by 6 years. It’s estimated that as many as 50% of adults experience some degree of dental fear. 75% of the United States Population suffers from some stage of gum disease. Most find a person’s smile to be the most important…
Important Dental Information Every Parent Should Know Even though your child will lose their “baby” teeth, they serve several important roles until your child reaches the age of twelve or thirteen. One of the most important functions of primary teeth is to maintain space for permanent teeth. Losing a primary tooth early could potentially cause impacted permanent…
