Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
- posted: Jun. 07, 2023
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read More
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
- posted: May 31, 2023
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read More
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
- posted: May 24, 2023
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More
Dental Emergencies in Children
- posted: May 17, 2023
Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read More
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
- posted: May 10, 2023
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read More
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
- posted: May 03, 2023
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Dr. Ernest Skaggs. Everyone wants a Read More
Which whitening is right for you?
- posted: Apr. 26, 2023
Many of our patients at Dr. Ernest Skaggs have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to Read More
Make Every Day Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 19, 2023
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read More
Pros and Cons of Veneers
- posted: Apr. 12, 2023
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read More
Snowball Effect
- posted: Apr. 05, 2023
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read More
What should I use to clean my baby’s teeth?
- posted: Mar. 29, 2023
You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can Read More
Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
- posted: Mar. 22, 2023
Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2023
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read More
Hypersensitive Teeth
- posted: Mar. 08, 2023
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read More
March is National Nutrition Month!
- posted: Mar. 01, 2023
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
- posted: Feb. 22, 2023
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read More