With children of all ages heading back to school this year, let’s take a moment to focus on how they learn. Every one of us has our own method of learning; one in which works best for us to retain information. Understanding how you learn may be different from how your child processes [...]
Nearly 100 years ago, a dentist by the name of Weston Price promoted the extraction of teeth due to an abscess or infection over a root canal procedure. Since then, his research and theory regarding tooth extraction has been widely debunked and for various reasons. As a Polaris dentist [...]
When summer rolls around, the request for treats increases. Of course, who can blame us? Gooey s’mores by the campfire, pop-up lemonade stands, and prevalent ice cream trucks all are signs of the season. However, these sweets, while tasty, aren’t especially great for your teeth. So, how [...]
It’s common knowledge that a mouthguard has become more widely accepted in football and sports than ever before. Ongoing research in regards to player safety while on the court or field is uncovering data that mouthguards reduce the risk of concussions; a frequently debated topic today. Our [...]
Though it seemed like spring weather would never come this year, our Polaris dentist and staff are happy to see the green grass and fresh blossoms. Like you, we are ready for sunshine and fresh air to replenish the vitamin D we crave. Vitamins are essential to your oral health, and vitamin D is [...]
Spring has sprung and our Polaris dentist and staff are ready to put away our winter coats and welcome the warmer weather and sunshine. As we shed our layers of clothing and unbundle winter scarves, are you uncovering your best smile? Or does it need a little attention? If you are gearing up for[...]
Seventy-seven years ago, about two hours away from our dentist Polaris area patients call home, celebrating children’s dental health began. On February 3, 1941 a Cleveland dentist office promoted oral health care for children. The concept then grew nationally from a single day, to a week, [...]
Ever wonder how others see you? Do you exude confidence or timidness? Do you have a welcoming persona or do you close yourself off to people? Our body language says a lot about who we are, even when we don’t consciously think about it. Besides how we present ourselves to others and our [...]
Halitosis is more than just morning breath. It is a chronic, or persistent, bad odor that doesn’t go away with brushing alone. Halitosis is a result of any number of oral problems. If you suffer from chronic bad breath, you may have anxiety about mingling at your holiday parties this year. [...]
Dr. Young, our Polaris dentist, often gets questions from concerned parents related to pacifiers and the way in which they might affect the overall oral health of a child. The good news is that it is common for a young infant to use a pacifier; it brings comfort and soothes the child when they are[...]