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Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
posted: Jan. 24, 2024.
Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental
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Is soda really bad for your teeth?
posted: Jan. 17, 2024.
You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!”
Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately,
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Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles
posted: Jan. 10, 2024.
The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 03, 2024.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up
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The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts
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Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 06, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.
Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax.
According to
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.
At St. John Family Dentistry we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit
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Do you suffer from sleep apnea?
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.
At St. John Family Dentistry, we know our patients love a good amount of rest each night in order to be energized for the day and week ahead. After all,
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Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2023.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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What is biofilm?
posted: Oct. 18, 2023.
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of
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What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Oct. 11, 2023.
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2023.
the doctor, as well as our team at St. John Family Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of
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