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Do adults need fluoride treatments?
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.” Read more
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

Can you believe it's already September? At Alpine Family Dentistry, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
We are committed to your oral health!
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Alpine Family Dentistry, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those Read more
Overall Health Can Be Influenced By Oral Hygiene
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

Keeping on top of your oral health is key when it comes to making sure your whole body stays healthy. The bacteria that occur naturally in your mouth can produce Read more
How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

For many of our patients at Alpine Family Dentistry, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, Read more
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer Read more
Are dental X-rays safe?
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read more
Dental Emergency? Don’t Panic, We’re Here to Help
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read more
Water Features
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more