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Change isn’t always easy. This is especially true for kids and teens.  That’s why so many parents choose to begin their child’s orthodontic treatment during the summer months. It gives them time to adjust to life with braces without the stress of school demanding their attention or comments from peers making them feel ...

The connection between your oral and overall health isn’t limited to just your physical wellness. It also includes your mental health, as you might experience bouts of stress from time to time that can put your teeth and gums at risk for damage, decay, and gum disease. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing a video that ...

When you have a toothache, you might try to ignore it at first. But after a couple of days of uncomfortable chewing and unsuccessful attempts to ease the throbbing pain in your mouth with over-the-counter medications, you finally visit the dentist to see what the problem is. Then you hear the words every dental patient dreads… root ...

Here’s a last-minute gift idea for Mother’s Day you probably haven’t considered. Bring her to see one of our expert Lexington dentists to find out what it would take to make her love her smile! Your mom spent years investing in you, and now you can return the favor by investing in life-changing dentistry to improve her oral health and ...

They say that laughter is the best medicine. It’s one of the reasons for World Laughter Day, to bring awareness to the health benefits of a good LOL. What is LOL, you ask? Well, if you don’t already know, then it probably means you’re old enough to have some old silver fillings somewhere in your mouth.  That’s right. ...

If you’ve been wanting to fix your crooked teeth, but don’t like the idea of metal braces, you’ll love Invisalign. These clear aligners give you straight teeth without anyone noticing at all! Best of all, you’ll be able to remove them to clean your teeth and eat. Just take a look at Robert’s experience with Invisalign! He always ...

If you are playing any sports this season, whether casually or as part of a team, you’ll want to take the necessary precautions to protect your best feature - your smile! Athletes that play sports without mouthguards are more than twice at risk for injuries. Our custom-fit mouthguards will safeguard your grin from injuries to your teeth, ...

Do you grind your teeth due to stress? Or maybe you’ve been skipping on basic oral hygiene because of how overwhelmed you feel? Unfortunately, stress impacts not only our mental health, but our oral and physical health too. By taking the necessary steps to manage your stress, you are doing your part to protect your teeth.  We’re ...

April 9th through 13th is Dental Hygienists Week! We’re honoring the incredible Lexington dental hygienists on our team at Beaumont Family Dentistry. Dr. Takacs highlights the work they do when you visit us for your regular checkup. They are part of what keeps our patients' smiles so healthy and clean!  We’d like to say a special ...