My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups

posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why Read more

Thanksgiving

posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Fishhawk Family Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Lithia, Florida area Read more

Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more

Dental Veneers

posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

If you want to fix staining, large gaps, fillings, chipped teeth, or the overall shape of your teeth, this may be the perfect option for you. Many of our patients Read more

Getting Ready for Winter

posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

Do You Have A Cavity?

posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Fishhawk Family Dental wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both Read more

In the Pink

posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more

Year-End Insurance Reminder

posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

the doctor, as well as our team at Fishhawk Family Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read more

Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries

posted: Oct. 03, 2021.

Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries. It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to Read more

Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards

posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read more

Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth

posted: Sep. 23, 2021.

During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more

Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit

posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more

Energy Drinks and Dental Health

posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Fishhawk Family Dental ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read more

4 Reasons to Consider Dental Implants

posted: Sep. 13, 2021.

Along with fessing up to cherry tree surgery and tossing silver dollars across the Potomac River, George Washington is also famously known for wearing wooden dentures. Although we can't Read more

Football Season? Practice Dental Defense

posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more