Twin Willows Medical and Dental Center

11/17/2025

Time is running out! Donate new, unwrapped toys to help make a child’s Christmas magical!

11/15/2025

10/25/2025

10/12/2025

A recent case involving a 3-year-old child with multiple active cavities and a dental abscess serves as a strong reminder of how crucial early oral care truly is. At this tender age, children are too young to understand the importance of their teeth—the responsibility for their oral health rests entirely on the parents. Neglecting dental hygiene in the early years can result in serious outcomes, from pain and infection to lasting effects on growth, speech, confidence, and overall well-being.

Cavities in young children should never be dismissed as “just baby teeth.” When untreated, they can cause early tooth loss, making it difficult for the child to chew, speak, and smile comfortably. Infections can lead to pain, disturbed sleep, poor appetite, and nutritional deficiencies—all of which can hinder normal development and affect the child’s quality of life.

Parents and caregivers are the first line of defense. Brushing a child’s teeth twice daily with the right toothpaste should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. Routine dental visits—ideally starting by age one—help detect early problems and guide families on proper care. Managing dietary sugar is equally vital, as frequent snacking on sweets and sugary drinks remains a leading cause of childhood decay.

Children mirror their parents’ habits. Turning brushing time into a shared, enjoyable ritual helps build lifelong oral care routines. By setting the right example and prioritizing prevention from day one, parents can ensure their child grows up with a healthy smile—and a healthy start in life.

📸 Clinical Case & Photography: .fatimaluna

09/26/2025

Our Winners of this months Chick-Fil-A gift card are Ashley Corbett and Alaina Edwins! Please contact our office to retrieve your gift card!

09/25/2025

In the mid-1800s, Lucy Beaman Hobbs faced rejection after rejection — medical and dental schools simply told her “no” because of her gender.

Instead of giving up, she studied privately, opened her own practice, and quickly earned respect from patients and peers. Her determination finally forced the Ohio College of Dental Surgery to admit her, and in 1866 she became the first woman in America to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Lucy’s courage reshaped dentistry. By the early 1900s, nearly a thousand women had followed her path. Today, her name remains a symbol of resilience and progress — a reminder that barriers exist only until someone breaks them.

09/10/2025

We are closed for the rest of the week 9/10-9/12 for annual staff training. We will reopen Tuesday 9/16.

08/20/2025

Good Morning! Our phones are down this morning. Hopefully they will be up soon.