While most people consider fall and winter to be the more common illness-spreading seasons, the truth is that it is distressingly easy for illness to proliferate. No matter the season, if preventative measures aren’t taken, you could be trapped inside during the summer with a nasty bout of bronchitis or some other highly infectious illness. […]
Does Tooth Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Going off of a tooth whitening commercial, you would think the advertised toothpaste could transform any smile, no matter its current condition. But, clever marketing aside, our dentist and staff at Radiance Family & Cosmetic Dentistry have often been asked whether whitening toothpaste actually works. What Tooth Whitening Toothpastes Can Do Whitening toothpaste cleans the […]
Practicing Dentistry As It Should Be
Do you remember when your family physician would visit your home with his or her little black bag, stethoscope around the neck, visiting in the late hours of the night to take care of you? A families doctor used to be a family friend, not just a doctor. The doc would know your kids’ names […]
Dental Insurance? The truth that most don’t explain.
Insurance? Absolutely, we take it. We just don’t allow your insurance to dictate your diagnosis and treatment. I hear too many friends and others around town express that they feel they’re getting the dental runaround- their questions aren’t answered, they’re pushed through so fast they wonder what’s going on, and they don’t even see the […]
Direct From The Dentist: 5 Foods That Cause Quick Tooth Decay
Patients do not always consider the effect different foods can have on their teeth. Yet, some foods can greatly speed up tooth decay; especially, if you regularly eat several of these foods. To help you out before your next visit to Radiance Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, try to cut back on these foods which can […]
The Best Toothpaste For Better Dental Hygiene
Many patients have asked our dentist at Radiance Family & Cosmetic Dentistry which toothpaste is the best at improving and maintaining their dental hygiene. After years of testing various toothpastes, Dr. Taylor has determined that the CariFree CTx4 Gel 1100 toothpaste is the best toothpaste for better dental hygiene. Not All Toothpastes Deliver Equal Results […]