On today’s Dental Minute, I’m just going to talk a little bit about why it’s so important that you come into the dentist two times a year, even if you’re brushing and flossing and doing all the things you’re supposed to every other day....
On today’s Dental Minute, we’re talking about something that kind of hurts, that sharp zingy feeling you get sometimes when cold water hits your tooth. We’re talking about sensitivity, tooth sensitivity especially. Tooth sensitivity happens when the...
Today I wanted to share something pretty “royal” and that would be a dental crown. You may need a crown for multiple reasons. You may have a broken tooth and more than 50% of the tooth structure is missing. You may have a large restoration, either a...
I recently came across an article that caught my attention, and I wanted to share it with you. It’s all about how your oral health might be linked to macular degeneration, which is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 60. A review of seven studies...
I know coming to the dentist for the first time, especially meeting a new dentist can be kind of nerve wracking. I wanted to spend a little time today just sharing what you can expect as a first time patient at Rowland Family Dentistry. If we haven’t ever seen...
It was recently root canal awareness week, and for this week’s Dental Minute I just wanted to share a little bit about what a root canal is and what you can expect when you go for treatment. A root canal is needed when the tissue inside the tooth, which is...
When it comes to freshening your breath on the go, most people reach for gum or mints—but does one actually do more than just mask bad breath? According to Dr. Matthew Messina, D.D.S., a dentist and ADA consumer advisor, the choice between gum and mints can make a...
One of the questions I get asked most often is what dental products should I be using? Which toothpaste? Which toothbrush? Which whitening products should I be using? I’m going to share a couple of my recommendations today. And the best part is you can pick up...
On this Dental Minute I wanted to share the importance to Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is throughout the month of April. While this isn’t the funniest topic, it’s an important one—because early detection can save lives. Oral cancer affects over 50,000 people in...
I’m Dr. Janet Rowland with Rowland Family Dentistry and this is the Dental Minute. Today is World Oral Health Day, so let’s talk about something super important—your teeth! Because trust me, they do a lot more than just help you smile. Brushing twice a day with...
