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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
posted: Aug. 13, 2025.

Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read more
What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 06, 2025.

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Jul. 30, 2025.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Pleasant Dental is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your body Read more
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Jul. 23, 2025.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
Road Trip!
posted: Jul. 16, 2025.

The bags are packed, the trunk is loaded, the route is programmed into your GPS, the playlist is set, and your destination awaits! Sometimes there’s just nothing more appealing than Read more
What to Look for when Choosing a Mouthwash
posted: Jul. 09, 2025.

Mouthwash is important for more than just keeping your breath fresh and smelling great. Combined with other forms of dental hygiene, it can help prevent plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and other Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 02, 2025.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jun. 25, 2025.

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more
How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Jun. 18, 2025.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jun. 11, 2025.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Pleasant Dental ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 04, 2025.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Pleasant Dental will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients are Read more
Playing “Tooth or Dare”
posted: May 28, 2025.

Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of Read more
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 21, 2025.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: May 14, 2025.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 07, 2025.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
Preventing Periodontal Disease
posted: Apr. 30, 2025.

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read more