2019 Yes, there is a relationship between your heart and your teeth

Oral health and heart disease are connected by the spread of bacteria – and other germs – from your mouth to other parts of your body through the blood stream. When these bacteria reach the heart, they can attach themselves to any damaged area and cause inflammation. This can result in illnesses such as endocarditis,…

2019 Grinding: The not so silent tooth killer

Take a look at this article posted by CBSNews! Don’t be surprised if in the middle of the night your spouse or partner rolls over and abruptly says, “Stop grinding your teeth!” This has become a major problem for the $111 billion dental industry, as well as for our pearly whites. Dental studies show our…

2018 Back to School Drive

Village Family Dentistry is happy to announce our “Back to School Supplies’ drive through the end of August. We are accepting supplies and monetary donations for our local schools. We will also match any donation given. We thank you for helping our local students and giving them the resources that they need in order to…

2019 Dental Awareness Month

Did you know that tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease? Tooth decay can start any time after the first tooth comes in, starting as early as around 6 months of age. It is essential to establish good dental habits in early childhood to prevent or lessen the impact of tooth decay and to…

2018 Oral Hygiene Month

Happy October! Did you know October is National Dental Hygiene Month? If you didn’t, that’s what we’re here for! We wanted to bring attention to oral hygiene and give some pointers on how to keep your mouth looking and feeling great! There are four things that will help keep your oral hygiene on track: Brush…