Dental Blog

Looking to cut back on sugar? Great choice for your health—and we support it! However, while many foods and drinks are advertised as...

An electric toothbrush can be a game-changer for your oral hygiene, but only if used correctly. Follow our comprehensive guide to ensure...

What Are Dental Veneers? A dental veneer is a wafer-thin shell of tooth-colored material that fits over the outside of a tooth. Veneers...

Are you thinking about getting your teeth whitened? Here are a few things you should know before you dive in. Are You a Good Candidate...

Your teeth, while quite sturdy, are not invincible. The foods and beverages you consume play a significant role in your teeth’s health...

Have you ever done the saltine cracker challenge? If you have, you know that it makes your mouth extremely and intensely dry, making it...

Have you ever had dreams about losing a tooth, or several teeth? They can be quite memorable and even unsettling – and if you’re reading...

What are the most important and most effective at-home dental tools you can use? Simply: a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss! There are...

In the mood for some jokes? These dentist-themed jokes are sure to bring a smile to your face! Fair warning: quite a few of the following...

‘Tis the season for merriment, giving, and gatherings with loved ones – which usually means lots of delicious food and drinks! Red wine,...

It can be difficult to eat healthy during the holidays, when holiday get-togethers, rich food, sweet desserts and strong drinks abound....

If you have a dental bridge, braces, fixed retainers or dentures with retainer bars, you might be wondering how you can still clean...

Have you ever heard that thumbsucking can make a child’s teeth grow crooked? It’s not an urban myth; it is unfortunately quite true!...

Water flossing vs. string floss: Which is better? Though some people swear by one or the other, the truth is that there are pros and cons...

Have your allergies been acting up lately? If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’re likely battling with itchy eyes, a runny nose,...

Have you ever had a sinus toothache? If you have, you know how uncomfortable, distracting and painful they can be. Fortunately, tooth...

Nobody likes having a toothache or a sinus infection – and it’s all too easy to mistake the two! Sinus pressure or infection can make it...

Here at K Family Dentistry, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums or teeth by using...

With any kind of dental surgery, caring properly for yourself and your mouth helps ensure that your mouth heals quickly and cleanly. With...

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida. Some amounts of Candida...