Hometown Dentist of Alva

12/24/2025

We are closed for the holidays and will reopened Jan 5th for normal business hours.

In case of emergencies, you may call the office and leave a detailed voicemail and your call will be returned.

Have a healthy and happy Holiday!

12/18/2025

🎄 Holiday Office Closure Announcement 🎄

Our office will be closed for the holidays from December 22nd through January 1st.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 5th.

During this time, our team will be taking a much-needed break to rest and enjoy the season with our loved ones.

All messages, appointment requests, and voicemails received during the closure will be returned once we are back in the office.

Thank you for being so understanding, and we wish you a joyful and healthy holiday season!
— Your Dental Team

12/04/2025

Last day to grab your Candy Cane Cash from us is tomorrow! Get those final chances in! 🍀🤞🏼

11/26/2025

11/18/2025

⚠️We are currently experiencing technical difficulties that have temporarily affected our ability to use our patient communication platform. This outage has affected numerous businesses, as well as social media platforms that utilize AI. The issue at hand is being addressed and surely will be resolved promptly.

What this means for our patients:
🔹If you use the mobile app to view your account and its members, you will not be able to access or view all details.
🔹You may not receive our text appointment reminders or be able to respond successfully.
🔹You will need to complete paperwork in the office.
🔹You will need to call the office for communication if you need to reschedule your upcoming appointments or have any questions.

We appreciate your understanding and patience with us at this time.

11/13/2025

Do you have Periodontal Disease? Did you know that we offer Laser Assisted Perio Therapy?

Here are some benefits of dental laser treatment.

🔹Reduced pain and swelling: The procedure is less invasive, resulting in less discomfort and swelling, and often requires minimal anesthesia.

🔹Lower risk of infection: The laser's light sterilizes the area during treatment, significantly reducing the risk of bacterial infection.
Minimal bleeding.

🔹Less trauma to gums: The laser's precision allows it to target only the diseased tissue, leaving surrounding healthy gum tissue intact.

🔹Encourages healthy tissue regeneration: The treatment helps promote the regeneration of healthy gum tissue and can improve the gums' ability to reattach to the teeth.

Some feedback that we have received from patients who have received Laser Assisted Perio Therapy is that they experience less sensitivity and bleeding when brushing their teeth, along with recognizing that the mid-day odor/taste is minimal to non-existent.

Ask about how Laser Assister Perio Therapy may help you at your next preventative (cleaning) appointment.

11/12/2025

🎄'Tis The Season!
For every $10 you pay on past or current balances due, you get a ticket for the chance to win Candy Cane Cash! $9,000 in chamber bucks 🤗

Limit is 100 tickets per person!

11/11/2025

We are closed today, Tuesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day!

11/10/2025

While this is amusing, we always encourage our patients not to wait until the last moment to schedule their appointments. Whether it is for insurance purposes or a toothache, scheduling in advance is always the best approach. This ensures that you receive the necessary treatment before your benefits expire or before a toothache becomes unbearable. We would love to get you in on a whim, but it is not always that easy.

10/30/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween!
🍬Here are 4 scary candies to be mindful of to protect your Boo-tiful smile. 👻

🟠 Jaw breakers
🍏Carmel Apples
🍭 Lollipops
😖Sour candies

Candies that are hard, sticky, and acidic may increase the risk of chipped teeth, increased oral bacteria, and acid that may erode tooth enamel. It is also beneficial to rinse your mouth with water if you can't brush immediately, and consider a post-Halloween dental checkup.

10/22/2025

🦷✨ Before and After: The Power of a Professional Dental Cleaning!

What you see here is the amazing difference a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing) can make! 🪥

Over time, plaque and tartar build up on teeth — especially behind the lower front teeth — leading to bad breath, gum inflammation, and even bone loss if not treated.

💡 Professional cleanings remove these hard deposits safely, leaving your teeth smooth, bright, and healthy again.

✅ Prevent gum disease
✅ Eliminate stains and bacteria
✅ Keep your smile fresh and confident

Remember — brushing alone can’t remove tartar, that’s why visiting your dentist every 6 months is essential.

A clean mouth is a healthy mouth! 😁🦷