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In the past 50 years the number of Americans who smoke cigarettes has dropped a dramatic 23 percent. However, the risks of tobacco use have not changed. Tobacco is not only dangerous to your heart and lungs, it can also affect your oral health. More than Just Stained Teeth From the mild side effects tobacco can cause, including bad breath, tooth discoloration, buildup of plaque and tartar, to the more sinister effects –- including increased … [Read more...] about Kicking the Tobacco Habit is Good for your Mouth

Dentistry has come a long way over the years. Can you imagine undergoing an extraction in ancient times with no anesthesia and unsterilized tools? Luckily, we live in the right century when it comes to having a positive experience at the dentist. But no matter the times we live in or current technology, fear of the dentist is a real thing experienced by many Americans. It’s normal to be a bit fearful of certain experiences, but if fear is … [Read more...] about Overcoming Your Fears of the Dentist

Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay?  Well, the effect of soda in an actual mouth is a bit different.  You have your saliva to help wash away the sugar, you eat other things throughout the day, and brush at least twice a day to remove debris or plaque.  Nevertheless, soda is not something we recommend you consume more often than a once-in-awhile treat. Here’s why: Sugar Soda has an … [Read more...] about Effects of Soda on Your Teeth

You’re invited! Parkview Dental’s Annual Patient Appreciation Open House Monday July 23rd, from 5:00-6:30pm Follow us over to Library Square where we are proud sponsors of Beer and Hymns for Music in the Park 2018. Hope you can join us for a night full of fun, food and prizes.   … [Read more...] about Patient Appreciation and Music In The Park

A lot of folks ask us what toothpaste we recommend. Our answer? Any fluoride toothpaste that will help you maintain a good oral health routine! We know you have a million and one choices facing you in the toothpaste aisle, and it can be hard to figure out what’s best for you. Most people, however, can use any toothpaste that has the ADA (American Dental Association) seal of approval. This seal means that the toothpaste contains fluoride, … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Toothpaste

When they say, “age is all in your head,” they’re probably right. But then again, your teeth are in your head, so you likely can’t escape having to pay a little more attention to them after 50. Although some oral health concerns are fairly common at that age, if you adopt a proactive mindset and educate yourself, these concerns do not have to be common for you. Anticipating and recognizing changes in your mouth can help you be on top of … [Read more...] about 7 Oral Health Concerns for Those Over 50