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Adults Can Get Cavities Too
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults Read more
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Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more
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How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
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Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Most of us know that unpleasant feeling. You’re happily enjoying an icy milkshake with lunch or having a piping hot cappuccino break, and suddenly an innocent binge turns to cringe—your Read more
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Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more
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Understanding Cavities
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read more
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Don’t procrastinate about dental work!
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Fournier Family Dentistry LLC. Common reasons for procrastination are not Read more
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
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In the Pink
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Fournier Family Dentistry LLC we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit Read more
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I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a Read more
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Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
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What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more
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Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read more