The Connection Between Oral Health and General Health
At FDA, we don’t just see your smile, we see you as a whole person. That’s because when it comes to improving your overall health, oral care is the gateway. Studies show that problems with your teeth and gums are linked with other health concerns like cardiovascular...
Oral Health Tips for Summer Travel
Summer is here! Time to go to the beach and barbecue and take a vacation! When you pack your bags for your summer getaway, don’t forget your oral health care. Here are a few oral health tips for your summer travel from your friends at FDA! A Traveling Toothbrush If...
What If You Could Have the Smile of Your Dreams? Cosmetic Dentistry at FDA
At FDA, we love helping our patients smile! However, if you’re self-conscious about showing your teeth, it impacts your confidence. You smile less, you laugh less, you may even talk less, all just to avoid letting others see your teeth. What if you could have the...
It’s Oral Health Month! Our Top Preventative Care Tips
June is Oral Health Month which makes it a great time to review the best practices for optimal oral health. At FDA, we work closely with our patients to design a home health care regime because one of the most powerful ways you can support your oral health is to...
Oral Care for Sensitive Teeth
If brushing your teeth, drinking, or eating causes you pain, you may have sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth are typically the result of worn enamel or exposed tooth roots. There are ways you can adapt your home-care routine to minimize your sensitivity. However, if you...
Brace Yourself! 3 Oral Hygiene Tips for Braces
Here at FDA, we are always working to help our patients have a happy and healthy smile! For many of our patients - both kids and adults - that involves braces. Braces can align your bite, improve your ability to chew food, and even correct speech impediments. Having...
National Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month and regular dental care is a first line of defense against oral cancer. Falmouth Dental Arts is committed to helping raise awareness about the importance of oral cancer screenings. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, about...
Celebrating National Dental Hygienist Week!
Each year, National Dental Hygienist Week falls on the second week in April, which is a great time to celebrate FDA’s wonderful and amazing team of hygienists! Alex, Ashley, Diann, Erin, Jean, Kelly, and Lydianne are the caring professionals you see the most when you...
We LOVE our Dental Assistants!!
March 5 - 11 is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and it’s the perfect time to acknowledge and celebrate the versatile, multi-talented, compassionate, and amazing Dental Assistants we have at FDA! Our team - Caitlin, Mary, Mirela, and Pat - excel at creating a caring...