Tag: dental health
How to Brush Your Pets Teeth
February 19, 2018
Tips on How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth From the Desk of Dr. Lisette Wigton, DVM and Veterinary Assistant Department Head: Brush my pet’s teeth? That is impossible! Where do I even …
National Childrens Dental Health Month
February 5, 2018
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: February is celebrated in the profession of dentistry as "National Children's Dental Health Month". This month-long observance brings together thousands of …
Teeth Grinding
August 10, 2015
Do You Grind Your Teeth Do you wake up in the morning with a sore jaw or sore teeth? What about headaches or earaches? If you do you are probably grinding …
Amalgam or Composite Fillings
May 12, 2015
Fillings Used in Dentistry There are two different kinds of fillings used in dentistry. The silver fillings known as amalgam fillings and a tooth colored filling known as composite fillings. Amalgam Filling The …
Go To The Dentist Today
April 11, 2015
People usually wait to go to the dentist until they have a really bad tooth ache. This probably means they have an abscessed tooth or decay has finally got to …
How To Prevent Periodontal Disease
February 17, 2015
Every day of our lives we make choices. Twice a day we should choose to brush and floss our teeth. This is such an important decision; so important that if …
Sweet Tooth
February 13, 2015
Keep Your Smile Sweet It’s the time of year to receive gifts and sweets from our sweethearts. With the sweetheart holiday coming, I hope nobody forgets the things that help us …
Rawhide Chew Sticks are Bad for Pets
February 2, 2015
You strive to be the best dog owner around so you pick up a rawhide chew stick for your pet. A tasty treat, and they clean their teeth. Win, win. …
Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats
January 27, 2015
Four Stages of Periodontal Disease in Pets Periodontal disease is an infectious inflammatory and typically a progressive disease that comes from lack of pet dental care. Read on to find out the …
National Pet Dental Health Month
January 19, 2015
It's time to let your pets shine in the New Year, National Pet Dental Health Month is in February! Pet dentistry has become an established aspect of good veterinary care and …