By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert For over a year now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been nervous about going out in public and maybe have even been choosing to put off routine dental care. At Eggert Family Dentistry, we now have had nearly a year to refine our infection control practices, specifically as they … Continue reading Exploring the Oral Health and COVID-19 Connection and How Dental Care Can Help!
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Vaping, or using e-cigarettes, is smoking a chemical vapor that delivers nicotine into your lungs. Often misconstrued as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes because there is no tobacco involved, vaping has devastating effects on a person’s oral and overall health. At Eggert Family Dentistry, we think it’s important to educate … Continue reading Vaping and Your Oral Health
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert As good parents, we aim to raise healthy children who, when the time comes, go out into the world and make healthy choices. And we recognize that setting good habits for life begins during the formative years of childhood. Here are some tips for helping your child maintain good oral health: … Continue reading Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Smile
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Did you know that when you practice good oral health habits you’re investing in your overall health? While researchers are only beginning to uncover these connections, the findings are significant. Let’s take a closer look. It all begins with bacteria When teeth and gums are not properly cared for, bacteria builds … Continue reading Colds, The Flu and Oral Health: Is There a Connection?
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Baby teeth are more than just placeholders for your child’s adult teeth. They help young children chew and even speak clearly. Taking good care of your child’s baby teeth lays a healthy, strong foundation for their permanent teeth, too. Gum Care Starts at Birth You can start building healthy oral health … Continue reading When Do I Start Brushing My Baby’s Teeth and Gums?
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert We urge everyone to practice good oral hygiene habits so they can have a life-long healthy, attractive smile. If you’ve got braces, it’s especially important, and just a little trickier than it is for the unbraced. Greater Risks with Braces It’s especially crucial because poor care and hygiene could cause problems … Continue reading Keeping Your Teeth Clean with Braces
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Summertime can make it hard for people to take good care of their teeth. Vacations, summer camp and days at the pool interfere with everyone’s schedule and unfortunately, brushing routines may suffer. Both kids and grownups may face the temptation of extra sugar, from donuts in the car on the way … Continue reading Keep Your Mouth Healthy All Summer Long
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert “Baby bottle tooth decay” is a term used to describe tooth decay in infants and toddlers, often referring to decay of the top front teeth specifically. Though it occurs when your child is an infant or toddler, baby bottle tooth decay can affect your child’s oral health for years to come. … Continue reading Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer cookout season in Minnesota. Many of us look forward to toasting grads, dads, and warmer weather with brats, cold pop, chips, and frozen treats to cool us off. But many of the cookout foods we look forward to in summer can wreak havoc … Continue reading Celebrate Dads, Grads, and Summer without Harming Their Teeth
By: Dr. Elizabeth Eggert Did you know your child’s teeth start developing 6 weeks after conception? While baby teeth may not appear until your child is 6 months old, a lot of oral development occurs well before your child reaches that milestone. Here’s what you need to know about your child’s teeth from birth to … Continue reading Your Child’s Teeth from Birth to Age 6: What You Need to Know
