Karla R McDonald DDS

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Receding Gums: Treatment & Causes...
Receding gums can be caused by various factors, some you can control, and others that are out of your hands. Receding gums cannot grow back. However, your dentist or periodontist can provide gum recession treatment and help you to prevent it from getting worse — which is something to smile about!

Learn more here about receding gums and the treatment & causes... https://bit.ly/3Bh7vvK

10/07/2025

Thank you SKF Practice Solutions for putting on Open Dental Live! Also, a big shout out to our dedicated team who attended on Saturday. We appreciate your dedication to learning and advancing. We have the best team ❤️

Stay tuned for more streamlined processes in our office as we implement what we learned.

10/01/2025

Dental Crowns 101:
A dental crown is a fixed device that covers a damaged tooth or a dental implant with a tooth-shaped cap. Placing a dental crown is an outpatient procedure that restores the strength and function of a tooth and the appearance of your smile.
When you need to improve the strength or appearance of your teeth, your dentist may recommend a dental crown.

Learn more here about the procedure, need for a crown, aftercare and much more...

When you need to improve the strength or appearance of your teeth, your dentist may recommend a dental crown.

09/23/2025

This is our Elf on the Shelf’s namesake 😎

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.

09/22/2025

September is National Gum Care Month!
This month seeks to bring awareness to the critical importance of maintaining healthy gums. Why is gum care so important? Where do we start!? - Gum disease for starters. From the sore, bleeding gums of gingivitis to the more severe periodontitis that if left untreated is the #1 cause of teeth falling out - The reasons for maintaining healthy gums are many!

09/19/2025

Dental Crowns And Tooth Bridges: Which option is the best choice for you?
Here's a break down the similarities, differences, advantages, and disadvantages between these two fixed artificial tooth options so that even if you have a fake tooth or two, you'll have a smile that's as real as can be.

Learn more here... https://bit.ly/3ID72K4

09/08/2025

Conditions That Make Your Teeth Hurt:
Got aching teeth? Your pain may be coming from somewhere other than your choppers. From teeth whitening to pregnancy, find some of the reasons why here...

Got aching teeth? Your pain may be coming from somewhere other than your choppers. Find out more from WebMD's slideshow.

09/03/2025

15 Common Dental Problems and Tooth Disease:
These tooth problems -- including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, hyperdontia, cavities, and stained teeth -- can be fixed. This WebMD slideshow explains 15 Common Dental Problems and Tooth Disease...

These tooth problems -- including chipped teeth, cracked teeth, impacted teeth, hyperdontia, cavities, and stained teeth -- can be fixed. This WebMD slideshow explains.

08/25/2025

How Do Dentists Seal Teeth?
Sometimes brushing and flossing are not enough to fight against cavity-causing bacteria—but don’t worry: that’s where sealants come in. Sealants protect the teeth from bacteria and acid-producing bacteria that cause cavities.

Here we’ll discuss why dental professionals seal teeth, what sealants are, and the simple and painless application process... https://bit.ly/452uFo6