Thank You from Felt Family Dentistry

Thank You from Felt Family Dentistry

In the spirit of National Thank You Month, which is observed every January, all of us at Felt Family Dentistry would like to thank our loyal patients for a wonderful year in 2017. It was a great year for us as we expanded our services and welcomed many new patients to...
New Year’s Resolution: Improve Your Dental Health

New Year’s Resolution: Improve Your Dental Health

Every January, people set resolutions to make life better than it was the previous year. The most popular goals tend to focus on money, interpersonal relationships, work, and health. In the health arena, people strive to lose weight and exercise more, but they...
How Calcium Supports Dental Health

How Calcium Supports Dental Health

People have been told since childhood that milk builds strong bones. The message actually refers to calcium, not milk, although milk is a good source of calcium. Calcium is not only good for the bones but also for strong teeth. Milk’s influence, however, has been...
When Kids Grind Their Teeth

When Kids Grind Their Teeth

Many parents observe their kids grinding their teeth, usually at night while they sleep. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, often occurs when infants are teething. It may also happen when children are getting their permanent teeth. Some children may grind their teeth out of...
Oral Health and Your Well-Being

Oral Health and Your Well-Being

Oral health issues could cause pain and difficulty in speaking, chewing and swallowing. These hardships could render you unable to perform even normal day-to-day activities. When the oral health issues are not properly addressed, they could lead to more significant...
8 Tips to Successfully Brush Kids’ Teeth [infographic]

8 Tips to Successfully Brush Kids’ Teeth [infographic]

  Getting your child brushing their teeth is not an easy task. Actually, it takes more time to convince them than the brushing time. But what they need is a little tickle; a good story and showing them that you are also brushing your teeth. More of these tips...
The Link Between Dental and Mental Health

The Link Between Dental and Mental Health

A survey involving more than 451,000 respondents showed an association between depression and anxiety and tooth loss. The study, conducted by West Virginia University, conducted a telephone survey of males and females of different races between the ages of 19 years...
Dental Advice for Parents and Children [infographic]

Dental Advice for Parents and Children [infographic]

  The best thing that you can wear is a smile. True enough. But how can you achieve it? There’s more to do than brushing and flossing your teeth and cleaning your tongue. The secret lies within your eating habit, lifestyle and oral care. Learn more from this...
Tips for Optimal Dental Hygiene

Tips for Optimal Dental Hygiene

Good oral hygiene is critical for overall health. Failing to care for your mouth could result in a variety of dental and medical problems such as infections, gum disease, cardiovascular diseases and more. Follow these steps to maintain excellent oral hygiene: Brush...
Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue

Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue

The tongue is an important part of the mouth that allows us to speak, taste, and swallow. Although it is a critical part of our anatomy, however, most of us don’t think about its proper care. The tongue comprises a group of muscles, each of which has a specific job to...