Bright Smiles, Brighter Lives: The Power of Smiling in Bristol, Vermont.

IT’S NOT ACTUALLY true that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile; smiling takes at least ten muscles while frowning…
Most Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable

MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were…
Dental Careers and Specialties

THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
Show Off With Some Weird Mouth Trivia

THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re…
Understanding Canker Sores: Tips from a Dentist in Vermont

As a dentist in Vermont, I often see patients with canker sores. Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are painful sores on the inside of the mouth, on the tongue, or on the lips. They can be small or large, usually round or oval, with a white or yellow center and an inflamed red border. […]
Make a Plan for the First Loose Tooth!

LOSING BABY TEETH is a perfectly normal part of growing up, but it can still be a scary new experience…
Baby Teeth Traditions of the World

AS DENTAL HEALTH professionals, our favorite figure in the magic of childhood has to be the Tooth Fairy. We all…
What Triggers a Canker Sore?

A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…
3 Incredible Women in Dental History

THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry…
10 Oral Health Tips From Your Dentist in Vermont

Associates in Comprehensive Dental Daily brushing and flossing are necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, you can do other things that benefit your overall well-being. Please read below for our ten oral health tips from your dentist in Vermont. #1 BRUSH YOUR TEETH TWICE A DAY Brushing your teeth with a soft-bristle toothbrush […]