Preparing for the First Dental Visit
NOT MUCH IS better in the world than the smiles of our kids, and we have to work hard to keep those smiles healthy. Regular dental visits are…
Medieval England’s Bad Breath Solutions
BACK IN MEDIEVAL times in England (and in most other places, to be fair), people didn’t have a great understanding of what caused cavities…
Unveiling the Warning Signs of Gum Disease: Insights from Louisville Dentists
Louisville Dentist | Understanding the Silent Threat As Louisville dentists at Magnolia Dental in Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Crowl, Dr. West, and Dr. P have encountered numerous patients battling gum disease. Often underestimated, gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a severe condition that can have detrimental effects on oral health if left untreated. In…
When Is It Time to See the Dentist?
DENTAL PROBLEMS LIKE gum disease and tooth decay can easily sneak up on us if we…
A Crash Course in Dental Anatomy
HOW MUCH DO you know about the anatomy of your own teeth? Let’s give you a quick overview. We believe…
Your Oral Health and Sleep Apnea
WE ALL NEED to sleep well to feel our best. In the United States alone, up to one in five habitually…
Tips for Helping a Teething Child
VERY FEW OF us still remember how sore our mouths felt when we were teething as babies, but most…
History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
Dental Careers and Specialties
THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…
3 Types of Cavities & Treatment | Louisville Dentist
3 Types of Cavities & Treatment | Louisville Dentist Most people think about cavities as tiny holes in the surface of their teeth. While this is a reasonably accurate description, cavities can affect teeth differently. The three most common types of cavities are: – Root cavities – Pit and fissure cavities – Smooth-surface cavities With…
