YOU’RE SITTING IN THE DENTAL CHAIR, everything going as planned at your checkup, until your dentist tells you that you have gingivitis. If you haven’t heard of gingivitis before you’re probably thinking, “What is gingivitis? Is it serious? Is it treatable?” Foster Dental Care compiled all the information you need to know about gingivitis so […]
Month: June 2016
Happy Birthday Dr. Foster
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. FOSTER! If you are a patient at Foster Dental Care, you know that our office loves to celebrate and Dr. Foster’s Birthday is one of our favorite in-office holidays! Dr. Foster does such a great job of taking care of our patients and team members. He is a terrific leader and is […]
What Causes Stained Teeth?
WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to whether or not our smile will light up a room. Although there are several causes for tooth discoloration, we […]
Brush Up On Some Toothbrush History
WITH ALL THE AMAZING technology we see today, it’s easy to overlook the small wonders of the world—like the toothbrush! This small, but remarkable invention is the staple of our oral hygiene and health. Join Foster Dental Care on a journey through time as we explore the way the toothbrush has changed across the ages! Ancient […]
The HydroFloss® Oral Irrigator: A Deep Clean You Can Feel
WE CAN ALL ADMIT that flossing isn’t always fun. That doesn’t mean we can skip this all-important task. Luckily, there’s a way to make flossing easier, faster, and more fun: the HydroFloss® Oral Irrigator. (This can be purchased at Foster Dental Care!) Flossing Is Essential for a Healthy Mouth Did you know that if you […]
Learn the Benefits of Dental Implants
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED TOOTH LOSS, you are not alone. In fact, more than 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, while 178 million are missing at least one tooth. Here’s the good news: there are solutions for you at Foster Dental Care. Dental Implants Function Much Like Natural Teeth While there are […]
How Breastfeeding Affects Your Child’s Oral Health
CHOOSING TO BREASTFEED a child is a personal and special decision for a mother. Not only does nursing provide a valuable bonding experience for mother and baby, it also has many health benefits, such as decreasing the child’s risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and lowering the chances of mom developing breast and ovarian […]
Calcium Isn’t Just Good for Bones—It Benefits Your Smile Too!
WE’VE ALL BEEN TOLD (and many of us tell our children) that milk builds strong bones. But our nutritional and dietary preferences are not only widely varied, they also change from time to time. Does milk really “do a body good”? Some believe it does, and others believe it doesn’t. Regardless of your take, you’re not alone. Today, […]
