Regular Dental Visits = An ounce of prevention!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

You may have heard the old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In health matters, this folk statement is more than true. Unfortunately, due to economic restraints and “tightening-the-belt” budgeting, our doctors are finding that more and more patients are putting off regular dental care in favor of “when it hurts I’ll fix it!”

Dental care should have a different focus than simply “fixing the broken part” when necessary – akin to the idea of forgoing regular car maintenance and spending more dollars at the pump and mechanic shop when several issues that could have been prevented if caught earlier all combine into one large fix-it bill. Having a healthy mouth and body occurs when families are working toward daily habits of health, including a visit to a health professional regularly.

Dental Care and Children with Special Needs

Friday, August 5, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Your child has a set of flip cards to help him with his daily schedule; one difference in his day, and the world can seem to end. Or perhaps your child has a debilitating fear of change and new experiences. Going to a new toy store or grocery store can be a challenge, not to mention coming to a medical facility. What can you do?

Treatment: To stay or not to stay?

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

There comes a time where our little one has a cavity (or sugar bug!!) that needs treatment with our dentist. It can be a time of anxiety for both the child and the parents as we embark into a new experience; with new sights, smells, and sounds. Should you stay with your child in treatment or should you let them experience treatment on their own?

There are MONSTERS under there!

Friday, January 7, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Your child may have anxiety about a new experience like visiting the dentist. How can you help them overcome their fears in a healthy way?

Are x-rays really necessary?

Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Do you have concerns about radiation exposure to your child? Find out why x-rays are necessary to dentistry and how you can minimize your child’s risk.

What are we feeding our kids?

Friday, November 5, 2010 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Do we feed our kids minds with positive and gracious thoughts or do we air our hurts, worries, and anxieties in front of them?

Dental Insurance – It’s SO Confusing Part II

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

We address more misconceptions about the role of dental insurance and give you some vital tools to understanding your benefits.

Dental Insurance – It's SO Confusing Part II

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

We address more misconceptions about the role of dental insurance and give you some vital tools to understanding your benefits.

Dental Insurance – It’s So Confusing!

Friday, October 8, 2010 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Today we begin a three-part series addressing common misconceptions about dental benefits and help you navigate that oftentimes confusing world of insurance.

Dental Insurance – It's So Confusing!

Friday, October 8, 2010 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Today we begin a three-part series addressing common misconceptions about dental benefits and help you navigate that oftentimes confusing world of insurance.