Are you a parent who must frequently remind your kids to brush their teeth at least twice a day? Or perhaps you aren’t as fastidious as you…

What could be more comforting than gathering around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends? The classic Norman Rockwell image of a dinner…

At Family Smiles Dental Care, we’ve proudly served families from throughout the area by providing friendly, attentive care that always puts the needs of…

We've all had those nights when we're too tired to pick up the toothbrush, or those rushed mornings when we're running late for work. Skipping a…

Do you use smokeless tobacco because cowboys in Western movies look cool when they use it? Or maybe you notice popular pro baseball players with wads…

Halloween is becoming more popular every year, especially among children who get to dress up, carve pumpkins and enjoy haunted houses and hayrides. …

Your tongue is quite talented. This mighty muscle helps you chew, whistle, speak, wipe your lips and show your displeasure by sticking it out at…

Everyone who wears braces knows that extra time and effort must be put into cleaning their teeth so they stay free of food, tartar and plaque. …

In our increasingly complex world, some important things remain remarkably simple. Take water, for example — that vital fluid that makes up…

The pain from biting your tongue is strong! But we don’t have to tell you that. The ache is concentrated and intense—like when you stub a…

Does your face hurt or do your jaws ache when you wake up in the morning? If so, you may be suffering from a TMJ (temporomandibular…

One of the most frequent questions patients ask our friendly family dentist at Family Smiles Dental Care is why some people seem to get more cavities than…

How much do you think about your toothbrush? Sure, you do a good job of using it to brush your teeth, but have you ever wondered about the cleanliness…

Having clean teeth is crucial for maintaining a radiant smile and ensuring optimal oral health.  Family Smiles Dental Care can help you in many different…

Few foods are better for our health than fruit. Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, fruit is nature’s superfood. But as…

At the office of Family Smiles Dental Care, we maintain a position at the forefront of the latest advances in care to offer patients treatment that is more…

At the office of Family Smiles Dental Care, our skilled professionals make it a point to provide personalized and compassionate dental care for patients of…

The normal adult mouth has 32 teeth that are as unique as your fingerprints. But lurking in the back of your mouth are two extra molars, which most…

Our teeth are made to withstand years of wear and tear. They’re covered with a thin layer of enamel, a protective shell that’s the…

Saliva, commonly referred to as spit, is something many of us probably haven’t given much thought to. But this bodily fluid is vitally…

The tongue is instrumental in allowing us to speak clearly, to taste our foods and in chewing. But did you know the tongue can also speak volumes…

You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva, but it performs many important jobs. Inadequate saliva flow is a condition called dry…