Spring Cleaning!
Ahh, winter is finally over (knock on wood)! Time to clear out the garage, remove the cobwebs in the attic, and schedule a spring cleaning for your teeth. We know spring is a busy time of year, but remember that receiving regular cleanings will help ensure your teeth...
DIAGNOdent and Laser Dentistry
Americans have seen an overall improvement in their oral health ever since we started adding fluoride to our daily intake of water, but in other ways, fluoridation has led to a hidden problem, what we in the industry refer to as "hidden caries." Our tooth enamel has...
Our Website Got a Cleaning!
Welcome to our brand new website. We thought we’d take a moment to explain some nifty features to help you find exactly where you need to go. New Patient Questionnaires If you’re a new patient and need to fill out your New Patient Questionnaires, you can do so...
National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Children have specific dental care needs that differ from adults that are important for parents to know. Even though young infants have no visible teeth, they are there under the surface and it’s important to keep...
The First African American Dentist
In February, we celebrate Black History Month. Among the great African American historical figures we know so well, we wanted to include Robert Tanner Freeman, the first African American dentist in the U.S. As his name suggests, Freeman was the son of slaves who...
Can Brushing and Flossing Help Prevent Heart Disease?
February is American Heart Month. Sadly, heart disease is the number one killer of women. Did you know that there are some studies that suggest a link between oral health and heart disease? While the studies aren’t conclusive yet, many have shown that gum disease, in...
What’s Your Dental Hygiene Routine?
Are you the type of person who flosses just once a week? Do you sometimes head to bed without brushing your teeth since you’ll be brushing them again in the morning? Do you swish with mouthwash? Having a good dental hygiene routine is the best way to ensure that your...
How Frequently Do You Need Dental X-Rays?
When we think of dental tools, the first things that come to mind are molds, drills, and scrapers. But the often-overlooked dental X-ray is one of the most important tools in the dentist’s arsenal for maintaining oral health. Since dental X-rays are used to diagnose...
White Teeth Wednesday
Here at Falmouth Dental Arts, we take oral health seriously. In fact, we take it so seriously that we’re proposing a brand new oral-health-themed holiday be added to the calendar: White Teeth Wednesday. White Teeth Wednesday is the day before Thanksgiving. While Black...