Dental Tips

Oral health and diabetes are closely intertwined. It becomes much harder to maintain good oral health without carefully controlling the diabetes, and diabetes becomes harder to control when oral health isn’t a priority. Gum disease is just one oral health problem that is harder to avoid with diabetes. Blood Sugar and Oral Health We hear…

What could be worse than becoming aware that bad breath might have ruined your first impression on a first date or job interview? No matter what else goes right, if the date or potential employer has a nose full of funky smells, it probably isn’t going to end well. So how can we stop bad…

The condition of your toothbrush is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. That might seem so obvious that it’s not worth saying, but you’d be surprised how many basic mistakes people make when it comes to their toothbrushes. We want to make sure our patients will get the most out of…

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit some families hard economically, and we want to help. A job loss often means the loss of health and dental benefits, or more expensive coverage options. That is why we are providing one family with a year-long Family Membership Plan worth more than $2,000, which includes routine dental…

If you happen to see blood in the sink after you have brushed your teeth, this could be one of the first signs that you have gum disease or gingivitis. When not treated, gingivitis can lead to a more serious infection called periodontal disease, which travels below the gum line and into the bone.  Periodontal…

If you are like most people when the New Year rolls around, you have made some sort of resolution.  You visualize a thinner you, a more relaxed you, a you that is more active and involved in the community.  Or maybe it’s the year you finally resolve to make the changes you have always wanted…

Are you looking for Thanksgiving recipes to add to your family feast this year? Well look no further! The staff members at Champagne Family Dentistry and Champagne Pediatric Dentistry are sharing their most coveted family recipes.  In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, we will be posting these recipes to our blog and sharing them…

Dental implants are designed to provide the next best solution to real healthy teeth, allowing you to do all the things you would normally do, such as eating, smiling, and talking. Dental implants have been successfully used for more than 30 years and are one of the strongest ways to support replacement teeth. Dental implants…

Let’s say your last dental check up went unexpectedly well. The dental hygienist encouraged more flossing, but overall the dentist gave you the thumbs up. No cavities were detected, and thankfully no gum disease was present. Or maybe your last appointment revealed you need a root canal and a dental crown and you’re either challenged financially…