For many years, all throughout the dental industry, lab fees for basic dental work like inlays, onlays, dental veneers and porcelain crowns, were seen as part of the price of doing business. This also often meant that your patients were held hostage to the time table available for the particular dental lab you were waiting for. As time has passed... read more »

You probably know someone who incorporates mouthwash into their daily routine. You probably know that using mouthwash can benefit your smile--particularly your breath-- but did you know that there are a few other perks you could enjoy by using mouthwash regularly? To be fair, some mouthwashes are only meant to cover bad breath, but if you are using mouthwash consistently... read more »

Your diet can have a significant impact on oral health. Most people are aware that sticky, sweet foods, candy, soft drinks, desserts and dried fruits can stick to your teeth and get imbedded in your gum line. The residual sugar in these foods promotes tooth decay and increases your chances of developing gum disease. Highly acidic foods can also cause... read more »

There are many smells we can associate with Valentine’s Day, from chocolate to roses. However, rotting food and sulphur are two smells your loved one definitely does not want to smell on your breath when you give them a good night’s kiss. In order to fight bad breath (also known as halitosis), you must learn what causes of it and... read more »

Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that affects adults and children, even newborns. This disorder is dangerous and it needs to be taken seriously. If your child has any of the following symptoms, please bring them into Legacy Smiles Family Dental as soon as possible for treatment: · Loud snoring, often paired with snorting, gasping, and choking · Long... read more »

We understand that as a primary caregiver you are passionate and dedicated to providing your patient or family member with the highest quality of care. One of the things we specialize includes providing dental services to people with special needs and disabilities. There are a few things to keep in mind, to insure your patient will have a stress free... read more »

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 51.2 million people have some degree of disability and of those people 32.5 million had a severe disability. At the same time they also found that 70% of people over the age of 80, reported some degree of disability. We specialize in providing quality dental care to the elderly and disabled individual. So we... read more »

As you get ready for your dental appointment with us, it’s normal to feel a little nervous or scared. Dental treatments can be scary sometimes! However, there is no need to feel nervous or scared when you work with us, and that’s because we happily provide nitrous oxide to help you have the best and most comfortable experience possible. What... read more »

If you need dental work, we recommend scheduling an appointment soon. Unfortunately, sometimes a routine treatment isn’t enough for some patient’s problems. In fact, some patients need a full mouth reconstruction. In fact, full mouth reconstruction—which is essentially a custom treatment plan designed to rebuild smiles— can offer both cosmetic and functional benefits. For example, a dentist may decide that... read more »

You may be wondering why our dental office is encouraging you to quit your smoking habit. Well, you may not know this, but smoking not only destroys your lungs, but it also destroys your oral health, which is why we are here to help you kick this dangerous and unhealthy habit. Smoking can cause many dental issues, including gum disease... read more »