A very famous Canadian physician Sir William Ostler once wrote, “Never treat a stranger.” Therefore, at Great Smiles Dental and Orthodontics Cosmetic Dentistry, we developed a consistent and standardized protocol to collect new patient data during the first initial exam.

If your child plays a lot of sports, chances are that you’ve given them sports drinks to keep hydrated. But could those drinks be doing more harm than good? In this blog post, our family dentist will not only explore the dangers of sugary sports drinks but also provide some alternatives for keeping your child hydrated.

Do you currently have painful gums but aren’t sure why? It could be a sign of gingivitis or inflammation of the gums. Fortunately, gingivitis can be reversed if treated properly. But should gingivitis go untreated, it can linger and progress into periodontitis, a more serious dental condition that can lead to loss of teeth. In this blog post, we will explain what gingivitis is, what causes it, and treatment options from a family dentist.