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
With the new year right around the corner, this is the perfect time to start thinking about what resolutions you want to make. When polled, most Americans cite “getting healthy” as their number-one goal for 2018. However, experts agree … Continue reading
It’s the season of giving – and of smiling. Put them together, and we think giving the gift of a pearly-white smile is something we should keep on giving. Do you know someone who recently had braces taken off? … Continue reading