When do children usually lose their baby teeth?

February 28th, 2024

Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. Dr. Dale Feichtinger, Dr. Steven McArtor, Dr. Chad Brown, and Dr. Paige Allison and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children lose their teeth. Children have 20 primary teeth that come in around age three.…
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What stinks?

February 21st, 2024

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially unacceptable, embarrassing blunder of having ... bad breath! Five Possible Causes of Halitosis Poor oral hygiene practices. Failing to brush your teeth encourages anaerobic bacteria…
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The Origins of Valentine's Day

February 14th, 2024

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all things pink and red taking over every pharmacy and grocery store imaginable. But what Dr. Dale Feichtinger, Dr. Steven McArtor, Dr. Chad Brown, and Dr.…
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February is Heart Month

February 7th, 2024

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been established, but there are multiple theories to explain the link between heart disease and periodontal disease. One theory suggests that oral bacteria may affect heart…
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