You may think you’ve outgrown the tendency to get cavities, but according to the CDC, 91% of people over the age of 20 have had cavities at some point in their adult lives. Of course, there are many preventive steps you can take to avoid cavities, including daily brushing and flossing and regular dental cleanings […]

Experts recommend that children have their first dental visit by age one, or when their first tooth is visible. From there, children may need as many as 10 dental visits before kindergarten! Since February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, we’re focusing on how a positive, early introduction to the dentist will set your child […]

Gum disease is one of the least noticeable yet most common oral conditions worldwide. Given gum disease’s potentially serious yet invisible signs, how can you protect yourself from losing your smile? Gum disease is no laughing matter. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with it each year and millions more remain untreated, leading to rapid decay […]

We’re at that time of the year again where we wrap up 2016 and look forward to 2017, which means it’s time to think of your New Year’s resolutions. Have you developed your list? Everyone at our K&L Family Dental office wants you to live a healthy life, so we’ve gathered our top five healthy […]

New year, new you! It’s that time of the year once again when we think about all the things we wish we had done last year. Was straightening your smile on your to-do list in 2016, but you just couldn’t deal with the hassle of metal braces? There’s a clearly better alternative. What if you […]

As the year comes to an end, you no doubt have thought about what your life will look like in 2017. But have you considered what your smile will look like in 2017, or for that matter, in 2027? Your smile’s future health and appearance depend largely on how you define your dental routine now. […]

Are you a wait and see kind of person? Or do you like to be proactive, heading off any potential problems? When it comes to dentistry, it seems that the majority of us are the former. We usually don’t deal with a dental issue until it has become a real problem, one we can’t ignore […]

Is your child afraid of the dentist? As a parent, you can do a lot to help ease your child’s fear of the dentist. Helping your child feel comfortable starts with simply talking, or rather, listening. Spend the time needed to draw out your child through relaxed, calm conversation so you can identify exactly how […]

You’ve been told you need a root canal, and understandably, you now have questions: What exactly IS a root canal? Is it going to hurt? What can you expect when you go in for treatment? We want to make it easier on you, so we’ve rounded up some great online resources that will help answer […]