Goodbye summer and hello fall! To kick off the fall season, Starbucks debuted their iconic drink: The PSL’s (Pumpkin Spice Lattes). While it’s tempting to curl up on the couch drinking a PSL, your pumpkin spice lattes are not comforting to your dental health. It has two harmful ingredients that are a recipe for tooth...
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has designated August to be Dental Implant Month. According to the CDC, more than 120 million Americans are missing one or more teeth. Dental Implant Month was created for patients to gain knowledge and information on treatment options for their missing teeth. Have questions about your treatment options...
X-Rays are an essential part for each of our dental patients preventative treatment plan. At Matonti Dental, we rely on X-Rays to help diagnose any potential oral health issue before it becomes a problem. We provide dental care with the most cutting edge dental tech like the Nomad X-Ray Unit with digital sensors. Clinical trials...
Our oral health needs change as we grow older. Adult age patients often experience dental issues such as missing teeth, dry mouth, or mouth and throat cancer. This article, written by JADA, helps inform adults who maybe experiencing these issues or adults who are taking preventive care.
Come Wine Down with us! You do not need to fear a wine-stained smile with these simple rules and tips from Matonti Dental. Wine can even fight cavity-inducing bacteria!
Dr. Matonti and Lead Dental Assistant, Bonnie had the pleasure of being featured in The Pelican Profile for their June issue. Check out the featured article below!
The phrase “preventative dentistry” doesn’t exactly spark joy. But when you call it something cool and new-agey like preventistry and learn why it’s so important (beyond someone simply telling you that it is important), you’ll naturally jump out of bed on the day of your 6 monthly cleaning. The truth is many people go to...
As General Dental practices have started re-opening, you can still help your children practice good oral health techniques to ensure they are not using habits that may lead to larger dental procedures, like cavities. 1. Brush Three Times Daily - Daily brushing goes without saying, but building habits now while everyone is home will ensure...
Ever wondered how smiles are perceived? In this Ted Talk, the speaker, Ron Gutman, discusses the hidden power of smiling and the correlation between success and our smiles.