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Halloween and your teeth

It’s the season of pumpkins, scary movies, and…Halloween Candy. It’s hard to avoid the candy cravings your child has, especially after trick-or-treating. There are a few simple rules you can implement to avoid the creepy cavities that can come into your child’s life.  Scary Stick Sweets These delicious treats can sit and linger in your […]

Reasons to sleep with a night guard

Here are some of the Reasons to sleep with a night guard. Do you wake up with headaches and jaw pain? The reason may be that you grind your teeth while sleeping. A night guard can help with this issue. Night guards are worn for different reasons, but the primary reason is to protect your […]

5 ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy

Do you have questions about how to take care of your teeth and gums? Here are 5 ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Limit your intake of sugary and acidic foods. By limiting your intake of sugary and acidic foods, you are saving your teeth from cavities and the breakdown of enamel. Brush at […]

Home remedies for your toothache

When you have a pesky toothache, do you call your dentist right away? By calling your dentist, you are given an almost 100% sure answer that you are getting a product that will relieve the pain. What if it’s after hours, though? Here are four at home remedies to relieve that toothache:   Source: 10 Home […]

6 foods that are not good for your teeth

Food is a part of our daily lives, but how can you determine what foods are bad for your teeth? Here are 6 foods that are not good for your teeth:   Source: The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth

6 foods for healthy teeth

Food is a part of our daily lives, but how can you determine what foods are good for your teeth? Here are 6 foods that promote healthy teeth: Source: Healthy Foods List: Seven Best Foods For Your Teeth

Less stress at the dentist

Going to the dentist can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in our patients. At Kilby Family Dentistry, we want you to feel like family and comfortable. Here are some tips on how to manage your stress about the dentist:  Reviews. Reviews are a key part in how people recommend good dental offices. Don’t […]

Chewing gum and your teeth

Chewing gum and your teeth. Although gum is associated with good memories from your childhood, sweetened gums can cause bad effects on your teeth. Bacteria in your mouth feed off of sugar and weakens the enamel on your teeth and can cause cavities.  So is any gum good for your teeth? The answer is yes. […]

7 Steps to a Better Smile!

“Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” -Connie Stevens It’s probably no surprise that a bright, white smile can make you appear younger and more attractive. In fact, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a whopping 96 percent of respondents surveyed believe an attractive smile makes a person more appealing.   […]

Do you need a Cosmetic Denture Makeover?

Are You In Need Of A Cosmetic Denture Makeover? This female patient came into the office with old, worn, and stained dentures. The worn denture teeth were too short in relation to the lip line. As part of our cosmetic denture makeover, we changed the color which is obvious. We also increased the amount of […]