Hearing the words “root canal” can make some people uneasy. A lot of rumors are floating around about root canals, but in reality, a root canal is designed to do one very important thing: relieve pain and save your natural tooth. At Bradburn Village Dentistry, the goal is always to preserve your smile whenever possible.…
A tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that supports overall oral health. Removing a tooth can be an important step in maintaining a balanced smile and preventing future issues. With modern techniques and professional care, a tooth extraction is straightforward and focused on patient comfort. We may recommend extraction when a tooth interferes with…
Salsa is healthy, wholesome AND can be spicy and adventurous. It comes in many delicious forms: traditional tomato-based (of course) but also lots of fabulous variations such as mango, tomatillo, jicama, or black bean, and can be hot, mild, medium, and sweet. The same applies to dentistry. There is the traditional teeth cleaning, and cavity filling care (which we do…
2020 challenged families on an entirely new level. I have had some of my most humbling moments as a mom and thankfully a couple triumphant ones too. I have become more aware of my short-comings in trying to do home-schooling while balancing work and the stress of last year. I lost my patience more than I…
Our goal is to continue to find more natural ways to boost your dental and overall health! One cool idea we have been looking into is dipping / stringing floss with an essential oil blend before flossing to help combat bad bacteria. Studies are suggesting, adding just a drop of your favorite digestible EO or…
Stress is one of those elusive words we know we are affected by, but often feel at a loss to change. I like breaking stress down into three categories, because stress is not just about our emotional state, it is about the level of energy we are utilizing each day. Does your cup feel empty…
Happy 2021!! After the intense roller-coaster of 2020, I think we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief to start this new year. 2020 was a year none of us thought possible. It has taught us to live more in the today, because next week everything could completely change…again. But hasn’t that really always…
“No Doc… I don’t smoke, I only vape which is safe right?” Unfortunately, I am hearing this sentence a lot more in my dental chair. Most of us know that smoking isn’t good for you, so the healthier way is to vape. Right? Vaping is fairly new and we don’t know all the serious health…
Healthy Nutrition Choices for Your Mouth and Body What we choose to eat makes a huge impact on our health, good or bad. The good news is, we are in control. Now we just have to know what to choose. Even with a degree in Nutrition, I get confused by all of the info on…
Pregnancy can be the gateway to many dental problems in women including, gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay. For the record, pregnancy doesn’t automatically damage your teeth. If your body is deficient of calcium, her bones – not her teeth- will provide the needed calcium. However, increased hormones can affect your body’s initial…