Cavity Free and Fabulous!
Janice is cavity free and fabulous! She even got a sticker to show off! We are grateful for all of our patients because they make us smile, and their smiles are so beautiful!
New Recommendations for Infants and Expectant Mothers!
I want to share some INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION with you that was recently released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Infants need to visit the dentist, and infants need fluoride to make their teeth stronger! Even though baby teeth do fall out to give way to permanent adult … Continued
Coffee Creamer and Prenatal Vitamins- what do they have in common?
What do coffee creamer and prenatal vitamins have in common? You’re probably thinking this is an odd question, but it’s not. SUGAR. SUGAR IS WHAT THEY HAVE IN COMMON. Many people don’t realize that gummy prenatal vitamins contain sugar, and so do most coffee creamers. And it’s not a little bit of sugar, it is a … Continued
A link Between Exercise and Poor Oral Health?
According to research recently reported in The New York Times published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports that too much exercise could have a negative effect on our teeth. We all know that regular exercise is good, but new research suggests that too much exercise could, in fact, be bad for our … Continued
Its Mouthguard Season!
With fall sports season comes the need for custom-fitted mouthguards! Here at Richards Frankel Dentistry we can make you and your children custom fitting mouthguards that optimize facial protection when playing contact sports. Over-the-counter mouthguards provide significantly LESS protection than do custom-fitted mouthguards. Why wear a mouthguard? Mouthguards help you avoid injuries to the … Continued
In the dating world? Why your smile is so important!
I’d like to share some valuable information on one of the world’s most ubiquitous signs of happiness, warmth, love, and greetings: A SMILE! If you are meeting someone for the first time, your smile is one of the most important aspects of a first impression. And, showing your teeth when you smile is even more effective at conveying those emotions.
Oil Pulling is trending. Does it work?
Oil pulling is an ancient practice that is traditionally done in Southeast Asian cultures, where oil is swished in a person’s mouth for 20 minutes daily. People who practice oil pulling claim that swishing any type of oil in your mouth every day will whiten your teeth, reduce bacteria, strengthen your gums and jaw, improve skin, clear … Continued
Oral Health while Being Treated for Cancer
Unfortunately, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease. Currently there are about 12 million people in the U.S. living with an invasive form of cancer. It’s likely you know someone being treated for cancer today, and the treatment used is commonly chemotherapy. Many chemotherapy drugs have oral … Continued
