CEREC® Omni-Cam is Surprising Patients with an inside Look of Their Mouth

by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic

Dentists are benefiting from digital scanners that are allowing them to offer patients a view of their mouths for building trust and to enable them to become involved with their dental care. Patients generally cannot see inside their mouths or understand how dentists...

Dental Health and Children

by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | cosmetic dentistry, Dental Clinic, preventive dentistry

There has always been debate about when to bring your kiddo into the dental office for their first dental appointment. Oral health and good dental habits start with that very first visit. The reason for this is because the first dental visit for any child is defining...

All you want for Christmas is an electric toothbrush, right?

by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | cosmetic dentists, Dental bridges, Dental Clinic

Electric toothbrushes have been around in the US since the 1960’s. Over time we’ve seen the electric toothbrush evolve from not just an electric toothbrush but also to a sonic toothbrush. We know you hear us hammer on about the importance of brushing and caring for...

History of the First Dentist

by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic

Ancient Egypt was influential in the pioneering of medical and dental fields into the world. Specifically, the Egyptians focused greatly on their overall health, and it was believed that their life expectancy was longer than in any other part of the world. However,...

Oral Cancer, The Silent Threat

by Westgate Family Dental | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic

“The American Cancer Society’s current estimates for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers in the United States for 2013 are”: About 36,000 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer. An estimated 6,850 people will die of these cancers. During your bi-annual...

Thought You Knew Everything About Brushing Your Teeth? Think Again!

by support | Mar 5, 2020 | Dental Clinic

Recently, we received a question from a patient, they asked: “Does it promote cavities (or wear enamel) to eat acidic food like tomatoes and then brush your teeth shortly after?” SHORT ANSWER: YES!!! EXPLANATION: This is an interesting question that I feel like will...