As 2019 winds down you’re almost out of time to use your dental benefits. If your dental plan renews each January, you have only a few weeks left to make sure all of your 2019 benefits have been used. Don’t let them expire! Because your dental health can affect your overall health it’s important to…
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Happy Dental Hygiene Month
October is all about fall, ghosts, and pumpkin spice lattes, but it’s also National Dental Hygiene Month. National Dental Hygiene Month began as a way to bring attention to the important work done by dental hygienists and to increase the awareness and importance of good oral health. At Ivy Lane our hygienists not only clean…
Sinus Pressure or a Toothache?
Seasonal allergies can cause facial pain and also pain in teeth and gums. But how do you tell if your discomfort is from a more serious tooth problem? Because your sinuses are so close to your upper teeth and gums, pain in the general region can be common when you’re experiencing blocked sinuses or nasal…
Ouch! Handling a Dental Emergency While On Vacation
One of the best ways to avoid a dental emergency while on vacation is to make sure you’re up to date on your preventative care. With regular checkups, you and your dentist are able to avoid potential problems down the road. Accidents do happen though and it’s important for you know what to do. Some…
$99 Whitening Special
May is the month to work on your smile with Ivy Lane’s Teeth Whitening Special. Come in during this month and get a complete teeth whitening kit with custom trays made in office. For your best health, patients must have current dental exam and be cavity free. For details and to schedule your appointment please…
Don’t forget your tongue!
Flossing and brushing your teeth and gums is a must when caring for your mouth, but make sure you don’t neglect your tongue. Bacteria that live in your mouth also collect on your tongue and in between your taste buds. Your tongue doesn’t get cavities, but it does hold the bacteria that can cause problems…
Good Oral Health- It’s a Lifetime Commitment
Taking good care of your teeth, mouth and gums is a life long process. Although the basic steps remain the same, it’s important to understand how your dental health may change as you get older. As an adult ages there are the obvious physical changes, but there can also be changes in your mouth that…