AtoZ Family Dentistry

09/09/2025

This is good advice for young (and old) athletes on why they should protect their teeth.

Learn more about mouthguards, what sports drinks do to your teeth and why a daily dental hygiene routine is so important for people who play sports.

08/14/2025

Do you have questions about different types of dental plans? This article has great information to assist you with these dental questions.

Sorting through different dental plans can feel overwhelming. Here’s a breakdown of three of the most common types of plans and how they work.

08/06/2025

A back-to-school dental checkup is an excellent way to ensure your child's oral health is in good shape as the school year begins. This checklist includes replacing toothbrushes, stocking up on oral hygiene products, scheduling a dental checkup, and addressing any specific needs like mouthguards for sports or orthodontic evaluations.

07/30/2025

Here are some great Questions and Answers regarding fluoride in our water.

Learn more about the safety about fluoride in water, how it can prevent cavities and how to find out if your community's water has fluoride.

07/29/2025

06/12/2025

I know there has been a lot of talk in the news about fluoride in our water. Here is the recommendation of the American Dental Association (ADA).

Experts have predicted that the removal of fluoride from public drinking water could have dire consequences on oral health.

05/29/2025

Please review this article before trying this trend.

A new oral health trend has hit the algorithms of Tik Tok and other social media platforms: mouth taping.

05/07/2025

Xray Radiation Safety
The ADA and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology updated their recommendations to say that patients do not need to wear a protective apron or thyroid-protecting collar during dental X-rays.

The ADA and AAOMR also say dental X-rays are safe for pregnant women and their fetuses, exposing them to levels up to 30,000 times lower than that needed to cause harm. For instance, bitewing X-rays and panoramic X-rays expose a patient to about five and 20 microsieverts of radiation, respectively. The experts emphasized that these levels are far lower compared with those 30 years ago.

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We asked experts if regular exposure to low levels of radiation could be harmful to health.

05/02/2025

Edit: The phones are back on!

Spectrum is down this morning. So no phones. Sorry for the inconvenience! They say they're working on it.

04/23/2025

We are implementing a new phone system. We appreciate your patience as we get used to the new system. You may experience some reception issues or unexpected prompts. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition.