We're just starting a new year, and it's the time when many people reflect on their past year and commit to resolutions to make the next one better. Though many people choose to lose weight by dieting and exercising, take new adventures, start a new hobby, and some even look to improve their oral health. [...]
When you go to the dentist office for a routine deep teeth cleaning and oral examination, you may have had your mouth, tongue and throat checked closely for oral cancer. It may not seem like a big deal, but this quick, simple check can be a lifesaver. Like other forms of cancer, oral cancer is [...]
Toothpaste Ever since small traces of fluoride have been added to drinking water in the 1940s, there has been opposition. The potential health risks have led to multiple studies about the safety of fluoride in drinking water. Many countries, including the US, infuse a small amount of fluoride into public drinking water. The [...]
Your smile may not be as vibrant as it use to be. Perhaps with all the years of drinking soda, coffee and tea and eating citrus and tomato-based products, your teeth have gone from pearly white to a worn-out, unappealing yellow. Now you feel self-conscious about your smile and about it giving away your age. [...]
You know that the daily routine of cleaning your teeth and gums through teeth brushing and flossing is crucial in maintaining a beautiful, radiant smile. However, there is a big chunk of the day when you’re not at home, and thus have access to your toothbrush and toothpaste. At work you don’t want to get [...]
This time of year brings a lot of smiles at Lincoln Dental Associates. March has a lot of fun and excitement including St. Patrick’s Day, college basketball March Madness, and spring cleaning. March 20th is the first day of Spring. Leading up to this day is a time of renewal, which for most of us [...]
Children’s dental health month just wrapped up, but your child’s dental health care needs to be taken care of year-round. If you haven’t scheduled an appointment with us for your child, and it’s been more than six months since his or her last appointment, we recommend you do so soon. At Lincoln Dental Associates, we [...]
There are multiple options for replacing missing teeth, but for almost all of them, you’ll have to schedule an appointment with your dentist in Lincoln. You could continue to live with the anxiousness, frustration, and overall lower quality of life by not doing anything about your missing teeth. Or you can take charge of your [...]
Christmas is around the corner and if you’re struggling with what to get your loved one, a dental hygiene gift may be the practical gift they wouldn't purchase for themselves, that they will love and cherish. While this list may seem like a weird Christmas list that only a dentist would like, it could very well be [...]
It’s hard to believe that there are only a few more months left in the year. While you may be thinking of how to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, don’t forget about your PPO and/or flexible spending dental account. Many Americans will leave unused money in their dental insurance accounts because they [...]
