by Cameron Shearin | Aug 10, 2021
In the dental world, dentists and dental hygienists know about two procedures most of us have never heard of until we get into a dental chair. The first procedure is dental scaling. Dental scaling is usually done with the second procedure, root planing. Combined, both...
by Cameron Shearin | May 4, 2021
A smile can change the world. Did you know that fetuses smile in the womb or that blind babies smile when they recognize the voice of a human? Dentists like Dr. Jon understands the importance of a smile. Smiling is as vital as breathing, and here are ten reasons why...
by Cameron Shearin | Oct 9, 2018
Have you ever heard the phrase “I’d rather get my tooth pulled than go to Aunt Betty’s,” or something to that effect? From a dentist’s perspective, it seems people would rather get a tooth pulled than floss their teeth. Unfortunately, while that phrase is used to...
by Cameron Shearin | Sep 21, 2018
Do you ever wonder why health insurance doesn’t cover your dental work when your mouth is obviously the gateway to your body? We’ve wondered that too. With over 800,000 visits to the ER each year due to dental related issues, it seems it would be beneficial to combine...
by Cameron Shearin | Feb 27, 2018
Having a beautiful smile can affect how people perceive and interact with you. After all, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Additionally, your oral hygiene can affect your overall health, too. According to the Mayo Clinic, bacteria in your...