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Welcome Summer!

   Summer is a time that most everyone looks forward to! This summer is exceptionally special.  Masks are coming off, vaccines are abundant, travel plans have resumed and socialization with our friends and family is happening again after months upon months of isolation. With Covid restrictions slowly being lifted, the warmer weather has arrived just in time to get out... read more »

Back to the Basics: The Importance of a Prophy

A dental prophylaxis, or prophy, is otherwise known as the “cleaning” you receive from your hygienist… and there is way more to this “cleaning” than you are probably aware of!   Assessing the Situation: Prior to the actual cleaning, your hygienist will collect what we call, assessment data. He/she will do a quick intra-oral and extra-oral examination (often without you... read more »