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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
What to Do If You Lose a Filling
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read more
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.

The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more
The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more
National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more
What stinks?
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
Pros and Cons of Veneers
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Gaylord, Michigan office. How Read more
What's the best dental floss?
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read more
Carbs and Cavities
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
Aging and Dental Health
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.

As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Alpine Family Dentistry will tell you that keeping Read more