Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is crucial for overall well-being, and what you eat plays a significant role in your oral health. Our dental practice in Madison emphasizes the importance of good nutrition as part of comprehensive dental care. Let’s explore how your diet can impact dental health and why… Read More…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that close to 30% of Americans have untreated cavities. Don’t become a statistic; instead, learn how to spot them before they progress and how to protect your teeth against bad bacteria in the first place. First Things First, What is a Cavity? … Read More…
Early dental care is an important step for preventing cavities and tooth decay. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain, infection, and even issues with eating and speaking. Prevention and proactivity are key in pediatric dentistry and can include checking for signs of tongue tie, doing an airway assessment, and examining… Read More…
People who get a lot of headaches or have chronic migraines may be surprised to learn that a dental problem may be to blame. In fact, these two seemingly unrelated ailments can have a significant impact on each other, and recent research suggests that there may be a strong connection… Read More…
At My Rivertown Dentist, there’s no hiding or denying how much we love kids and pediatric dentistry. It’s gratifying to watch a little one grow up, loving their smile and feeling confident in all they do — all thanks to you, the intelligent parent! Parents are just as important to… Read More…
At My Rivertown Dentist, we talk a lot about sleep because we care about your overall health just as much as your smile. We wanted to talk a little bit more this month about some extraordinary technology that we’ve recently discovered and started using at our office that has the… Read More…
Bad breath is, well, quite frankly, bad. This condition isn’t only embarrassing, it can also be a sign of other problems happening in your mouth or throughout your body. If you have bad breath that doesn’t seem to go away no matter how much you brush your teeth, how much… Read More…
Have you ever heard of Myofunctional Therapy? We’re willing to guess most people don’t know what it is, why it’s so beneficial, and what in the world it’s even used for — especially at My Rivertown Dentist. Simply put: It’s a natural practice that works with your muscles located in… Read More…
As your trusted Madison dentist, we never want you to be in pain or dental discomfort, especially when it comes to cavities. They are by far the most common problem we see at our office and generally rely on natural-looking fillings to help get your teeth healthy again. However, as… Read More…
Oh, how things have changed. Over the past couple of years, many people have gone from in-office work to being remote employees. What does this mean exactly? There are more Zoom meetings than ever and sometimes you can simply get away with working all day in your sweatpants. At My… Read More…
There’s so much that our patients (and us) love about October. The fall sweater weather. The pumpkin spice everything. The arrival of Halloween. (It’s the only time of year when you’re allowed to dress up as your favorite superhero or cartoon character, and no one will bat an eyelash. YES!)… Read More…
In our first August 2021 blog, we reminded parents about the importance of making sure their kiddos were ready for school with a healthy smile. While we do inventory and welcome another year of learning, the team at My Rivertown Dentist thought it might be helpful to do a little… Read More…
At My Rivertown Dentist in Madison, we care for patients of all ages and their smiles. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Ashley Lee, we’re able to care for everyone from grandkids to their grandparents. Today, we wanted to focus a little bit on your child’s oral health and overall… Read More…
Your friends at My Rivertown Dentist in Madison thought we’d share this information with you to help spread awareness about Better Hearing and Speech Month and the related health issues. In some cases, there are speech and hearing problems that cannot be reversed. However, did you know that poor speech… Read More…
At My Rivertown dentist in Madison, one of our absolute main focuses is on preventive care for both our adult and kid patients. Why? Because despite all of the advancements and technology we have to fix your smile, there’s nothing quite like your natural teeth. We do everything possible to… Read More…
