Route 66 Smiles Health Blog
COVID-19 Update to Our Patients
COVID-19 is in the news everywhere, and we are closely monitoring the situation. We're reaching out to assure you that you are safe at Route 66 Smiles. We already, as a daily practice, assure universal precautions as outlined by CDC and OSHA standards of infection control....
Ice Chewing And Your Teeth
We all know someone who asks for extra ice just so they can chew on it. And we’ve probably all heard that chewing ice is not healthy for your teeth. So what’s the truth? Is it best to put a stop to ice chewing? Absolutely, and for more reasons than most people are...
WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU SLEEP
Ah, nighttime… the end of the day, the ceasing of work, and hopefully a good night’s sleep. But did you know things are still happening in your mouth all night long, even if you’re blissfully unaware of it? Dr. Bryan Kariya DDS and Dr. Ray Tate DDS, Yukon dentists,...
Professional Teeth Whitening vs Over The Counter Teeth Whitening
Dr. Bryan Kariya DDS and Dr. Ray Tate DDS prefer professionally administered teeth whitening over over-the-counter (OTC) whitening. When someone chooses to whiten their smile under the supervision of their dental professional, they receive added benefits that OTC...
Looking Your Best With Dental Implants
Teeth keep the jawbone strong and give it shape. When teeth are missing, your jawbone structure is affected by bone loss, called “resorption.” Your face will age as sagging skin creates more wrinkles around your mouth. Dental implants act like natural tooth roots,...
Overcoming Dental Fears
Overcoming Fear of the Dentist It is estimated that nearly seventy five percent of adults in the United States experience some amount of fear with regards to visiting a dentist. Of that percentage, about five to ten percent of those people have a strong enough fear to...
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