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Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read more -
What was your favorite part of summer?
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team
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Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring
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I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a
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4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
If your kids are getting ready to start back with in-person school this year, you've no doubt began stocking up on new clothes and classroom supplies. Right before school Read more -
Understanding Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put
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What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read more -
How many times a day should I floss?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read more -
Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent,
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Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read more -
Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
At Lexington Dental Care, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process a
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What is a crown?
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
the doctor and our team at Lexington Dental Care hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth.
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Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read more