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We spend a lot of time talking about how to care for your teeth, and about best practices when it comes to brushing and flossing. While we talk about tooth health, we rarely discuss why having healthy teeth is so … Continue reading →

For all of you parents out there (particularly first-time parents), we understand how difficult it is to determine what is going on with your new baby. Looking things up on WebMD easily raises your anxiety level, and many times you … Continue reading →

The dreaded question at the dentist: have you been flossing? While the vast majority of people answer in the affirmative, the truth is a dentist can always tell if you are fibbing. We all know the “right” answers to the … Continue reading →

We spend a lot of time talking about our teeth. Obviously your pearly whites are important, but what about the tissue below or above them? Have you ever thought about the structure of your gums? You might have googled, “why … Continue reading →

Cleft lips and cleft palates are familiar birth defects that occur in about 1 in 550 births. It would not be uncommon if you know or have interacted with someone with this condition, or whose children were born with the … Continue reading →

While we hope all our patients here at Josey Lane are looking forward to coming to their bi-annual cleanings, we know that many of you suffer from dental anxiety. This anxiety can make it easy to come up with a … Continue reading →

Here at Josey Lane, we’re not only concerned about your smile, but also what makes you smile.   Happiness is key to full body wellness, and as you know, oral health is directly correlated to your overall health. The subject … Continue reading →

How much do you think about what you’re doing when you brush your teeth? We mean, really think.   Now go over the list of things to do in your head, or try to blow dry your hair with your … Continue reading →

Do your teeth embarrass you? This feeling could stem from teeth that are cracked, chipped, stained or poorly spaced. So many people feel like they have to live with these imperfections and hide their smile, but the truth is there … Continue reading →

Holidays past and New Year resolutions abound, we have an important, introspective question for you to think about today.    We’re going to let you in on a little secret (or, perhaps, a word to the wise): leading by example … Continue reading →