Is your fear of going to the dentist getting in the way of fixing that agonizing toothache? Then you might have dental anxiety. And you’re not alone. No matter how many times the hygienist tells you that the polisher is just going to “tickle your teeth,”...
Do Babies Go To the Dentist? “Should babies go to the dentist?” or “when should I bring my baby to the dentist?” are both questions we hear from mothers of infants quite often. At our iGrin clinic, we see children of all ages on the daily. We...
Do you take pumpkins and pumpkin spice a little overboard every fall? US TOO! And here’s why…Pumpkins can be beneficial to your dental health and hygiene. They contain a multitude of vitamins and minerals that can be deemed as a friend to your overall oral health!
The most common issues we see at ProGrin Dental are bacteria related. We encourage the use of specific take-home products, but often times our patients like to go a more holistic route. We have several DIY essential oils that we recommend to rid the mouth of bacteria,...
What does “organic” mean? Organic dairy means that over 95% of the product should be free from the following: Certain Pesticides (some approved ones are allowed) Chemical fertilizers/ dyes Genetic engineering Irradiation Antibiotics GMO When choosing milk...
One of the most common ailments we see at ProGrin Dental are toothaches. Toothaches can be extremely painful and made even worse by hot or cold substances such as ice cream or hot tea. Dr. Ayers at ProGrin Dental usually likes to look at the individual patient for...
Many wonder: “Are dental x-rays safe?” Here are the facts you need to help you decide what is best for you and your family’s dental care.
There are multiple resources out there from the dental and diet industry that propose a decrease in the amount of sugar you take in per day. Sugar is harmful to overall health, but especially your teeth. Dentists and family doctors agree that less is more. Below you...
At ProGrin Dental and Cosmetics we highly recommend a low sugar diet. In this blog we will attempt to explain our reasoning. When you eat any kind of carb (even beans or rice that are not sweet) the body breaks them down into sugar. As blood sugar levels rise, your...
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Read our blog to learn the risks, symptoms, and what you need to do to ensure you’re free from this deadly disease.
