It’s Time To Kick That Ice-Chewing Habit
CHEWING ICE MIGHT SEEM refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take a look at why ice chewing is such a common habit despite the...
View ArticleHow Clean Is Your Tongue?
“BRUSH YOUR TEETH for two full minutes twice a day and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how many times you’ve heard that, but how often have you heard that you should be...
View ArticleRepeat After Us: Teeth Are Not Tools
OUR TEETH ARE pretty amazing, and there’s a lot they can do. They chew our food, they provide structural support for the lower third of our faces, they help us speak clearly, and they give us our...
View ArticlePacifiers, Thumb Sucking, And Baby’s Teeth
IT’S NOT ALWAYS easy to know the best thing to do as a parent. Every child is different and there isn’t a handy instruction manual. One question on many new parents’ minds is when to start discouraging...
View ArticleWhat Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?
THERE ARE A LOT of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many different colors. You could see yellow stains, brown stains, or even the temporary stain from eating brightly...
View ArticleCommon Toothbrush Mistakes To Avoid
MAINTAINING GOOD DENTAL health isn’t just about the quantity of your brushing — it’s also about the quality. There are several mistakes many of us make when brushing our teeth, whether because we’re...
View ArticleCOVID-19 OFFICE UPDATE
Phased Re-Opening Begins May 24, 2020 This week we are beginning our careful and phased reopening. We are OPEN for emergency and urgent care ONLY for the next 2 weeks. If you contacted us while we...
View ArticleA Message From Dr. Doug
A Message From Dr. Doug To My Patients, It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement on May 18, 2022. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the...
View ArticleSteveston Smiles Scholarship
ANNOUNCING THE STEVESTON SMILES SCHOLARSHIP! We are offering two scholarships for graduating high school seniors in our community! DETAILS: Submit a one-page essay to info@stevestonsmiles.com...
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