By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert When most people think of dentures, they think of a prosthetic that replaces the entire upper or lower set of teeth (or both). But when you only have a few teeth missing, and your remaining teeth are healthy, partial dentures can be an effective solution to bridge the gap. Partial dentures … Continue reading All About Partial Dentures: What Can You Expect When You Get Them?
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Maintain healthy teeth and enjoy a little holiday fun with the 12 days of Christmas, Eggert Family Dentistry style! (We dare you not to hum along!) The 12 Days of Eggert Family Dentistry Christmas On the 1st day of Christmas Eggert Family Dentistry gave to me…1 Records Process for a healthier … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas, Eggert Family Dentistry Style!
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Periodontal scaling and root planing may sound like a funny way to treat periodontal disease It may even sound a bit intimidating, but this treatment is actually a simple way to immediately start treating gum disease ( periodontal disease). Before we go into an explanation of this procedure, let’s first clarify … Continue reading Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing: What Does It Mean?
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert For people who struggle with sensitive teeth, eating or drinking anything too hot or cold can be uncomfortable. Sometimes, even brushing your teeth or using floss can be uncomfortable if you have sensitive teeth. But what causes tooth sensitivity and will you ever be able to enjoy hot coffee or cold … Continue reading Sensitive teeth? How to prevent issues and make yourself more comfortable.
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Drug and alcohol abuse have been on the rise in the last few years, and those numbers increased even more during the pandemic. Numbers from the CDC suggest that more than 10% of Americans over the age of 12 have abused illegal drugs in the last month. In addition, 24% of … Continue reading What Are the Long-Term Effects of Drug Abuse on Dental Health?
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Like every parent, you want the best for your child. We know you put so much energy into raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kids. One of the best ways to set them up for a lifetime of better health is by helping them learn good oral hygiene habits early. These habits will … Continue reading Teaching Kids to Floss
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert If you want to save money on dental care, invest in floss, toothbrushes and fluoride toothpaste! The good news is that you can have a huge impact on how long you keep each tooth, and how healthy it is. When you take good care of your teeth, you defer or prevent … Continue reading Dentistry Is Not Expensive–Neglect Is!
By Dr: Elizabeth Eggert We know you want to keep your teeth healthy every day of the year. It’s never fun to seek emergency dental care and it’s even more challenging over the holidays. You don’t want to be on a soft-food diet while everyone else is enjoying the holiday feast! So spend your quality … Continue reading Keep Your Teeth Healthy Over the Holidays
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert I hear the word “plaque” frequently but what exactly is it? Plaque is a biofilm in your mouth—a sticky, invisible colony of both good and bad bacteria. Because these bacteria multiply rapidly, they’re always in your mouth, even after you brush your teeth. The problem arises, however, when you consume sugars … Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Plaque, Your Teeth’s Biggest Enemy?
Frequently, we hear how bad sugar is for our bodies. It can lead to weight gain, blood sugar issues and even diabetes. But how often do we consider the effects of sugar consumption on our oral health…or on our child’s oral health? In this post, we’re going to look specifically at how sugary beverages wreak … Continue reading Why Limiting Juice and Soda Is an Important Part of Helping Protect Your Toddler’s Teeth
