The effects of smoking and the impact on your lungs or respiratory system are commonly discussed and referenced. And just about everywhere. However, the effect of smoking on the teeth is generally left out or condensed to an afterthought. The … Continue reading →

When you visit dentists in the United States, you know they’ve passed the same standards set out by the American Dental Association. This includes passing both the educational and clinical requirements, not to mention becoming licensed by the state. These … Continue reading →

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 →

One of the benefits of living in such a thriving metroplex is the numerous opportunities you have to attend both amateur and professional sports. Especially after the Olympics when we are all invested in our team or interested in seeing … 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 →