You may have heard about sedation dentistry from a friend or coworker. You may have discovered it when researching ways of managing dental anxiety. Regardless of the reason, we want you to know the dental sedation is an option for patients at any Beaumont Family Dentistry location. We have three offices in Lexington, KY, and we welcome patients ...
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You may have heard someone described as being tongue-tied in a particular situation. In general, this is meant to describe someone who is too shy or embarrassed to say something. However, tongue ties and lip ties are real medical conditions that can have detrimental effects on newborns, as well as children and adults if the condition is not ...
Read MoreCNN.com recently reported on a study that has our team at Beaumont Family Dentistry a little concerned. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, respondents were asked about their flossing habits. Here's what the survey said: 32.4 percent of American adults don't floss 37.2 percent of adults floss, but not daily ...
Read More"Do you have to make so much noise?" Mrs. Jones was in a bad mood again this morning. For the third night in a row, she barely got any sleep because Mr. Jones's snoring kept her from falling asleep. Their son Billy was just trying to make a bowl of cereal when his mother snapped at him. He could tell she hadn't slept well, and when his dad ...
Read MoreDuring each of the Fridays in June, we featured posts on dental care matters related to the issues you will face as your children grow. Today’s post is a quiz that reviews concepts presented in those posts. Oral health is important from the moment your babies are born until they are old enough to have children of their own. The right answer will ...
Read MoreThis is the fourth in a four-part series that will appear on Fridays focusing on dental issues for families with children. In previous Family Friday posts, we have discussed oral health during pregnancy, oral hygiene during your child's first early years, and your son or daughter's first dental visit. The next steps in his or her oral development ...
Read MoreSummer is one of our favorite times of the year. The extra daylight encourages people to get out and about, to be more active, and to do more things with family and friends. When you go out, you want to look your best. You try to find clothes that are comfortable and look good on you. Why not do the same for your teeth? Our smiles are with us no ...
Read MoreWhen we think of a Hall of Fame, we tend to think of individuals who were highly accomplished in their respective fields. Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, and Dan Issel are just a few of the people with Kentucky ties who are members of the college basketball hall of fame. The Beatles, Elvis, and Prince were all worthy of induction into the Rock & ...
Read MoreThis is the third in a four-part series that will appear on Fridays focusing on dental issues for families with children. By their 6th birthday, most children should be able to brush and floss their teeth on their own without supervision. It's also when you can expect a new set of oral health issues to begin. This is the time when your children ...
Read MoreOne of the great things about living in our country is we have choices about almost anything you could want. You can find dozens of varieties of bread at the local grocery store. We have a selection of all kinds of restaurants, so you are sure to find something no matter what you are in the mood to eat. This year, we even get to pick who our next ...
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