Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It’s never too early to start thinking about your child’s dental health! Developmental stages that are imperative to your child’s future dental needs depend on their baby teeth. These teeth are important to hold space for the adult teeth, mastication (chewing), speaking and smiling. […]

This year make the resolution of taking better care of your teeth. Your oral health plays a significant role in your overall health. Here are some small changes you can try for a big impact. See your dentist It may have been a while since your last dental cleaning and check-up. Sometimes when I have […]

Many of our patients want to change the appearance of their smile, but also don’t want to go through the ordeal of traditional metal braces. As a general dentist who primarily treats adult patients, one of the most common things I hear people say is, “I’m too old for braces!” First of all, this is […]

Do you get a zinger in your teeth every time you try to enjoy ice cream or a cold glass of lemonade? Don’t let sensitive teeth ruin your summer diet! Here are the recommendations we make to our patients with sensitive teeth:  Sensodyne toothpaste – and before you ask, no, we don’t get any money […]

In the COVID-19 era, mask-wearing has become imperative, especially when we are not able to maintain social distance. We wear masks in order to protect ourselves, as well as those around us, from possibly transmitting the coronavirus. As dental professionals here at Fountainhead Dentistry, we are used to wearing masks as part of our daily […]

Closures for COVID-19 had a lot of people worried about what might happen if they experience tooth pain. When asked by the New York Times what he fears most during this time, Larry David famously responded, “Anarchy and a potential dental emergency – and not necessarily in that order.” We know dental emergencies can be […]