With the new year upon us, many people have resolutions they want to stick to. Dental and oral health may be one of those resolutions, and one of the most important things that all people can do to improve their overall health is floss more regularly. If you have not yet started flossing every day, keep some of these reasons in mind. Brushing Is NOT Enough Studies show that people who floss more regularly enjoy a higher quality of dental health than people who just

It happens to the best of us: we’re trying to open up a food package or similar, and we have trouble doing it with our hands. If you’re like many of us, your first instinct might be to snatch it open with your teeth. Hey, it works, right? It can be common for this to be first instinct when you can’t open something, but the truth is, it’s a habit that we all really need to break. What’s the Big Deal? Your teeth are for

Dental hygienists are the backbone of any dental office and work to maintain the oral health of each patient to reduce the risk of a serious problem from occurring later in life. They routinely perform cleanings and work to educate patients on how to improve their oral care. For those who are looking to enter the profession, there are several benefits that come with choosing the career. How to become a Dental Hygienist Most people who become dental hygienists need an associates degree in dental

Meridian Dentist | Cavity Fillings What are Cavities? Cavities occur when holes are formed in the teeth due to the erosion of enamel. Enamel is the tooth’s natural protection against cavities; a hard coating on the tooth. What causes enamel to erode is the attacking nature of plaque and bacteria, as well as an excess of acid. Once the enamel is worn down to the center of the tooth, bacteria gets into the hole, causing pain in the nerves the longer the cavity is left

Castlebury Dental | Boise, Meridian, Idaho Dentist You can’t trust just anyone for Botox treatments? It comes as welcome news to many in the U.S. that nearly any medical professional can administer Botox, depending on state laws. The use of botulinum toxin, manufactured as a product named Botox, is regulated by The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Botox works by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from being released into the muscles, relaxing them for an extended period of time. So far, the most popular use

Meridian Dentist | Dentist in Eagle I know that rewarding and honoring my entire Castlebury Dental team is a great way to continue providing top quality customer service and dental care for all of my Idaho patients. The fact is, I couldn’t do any of this without them! Recently, we met some outstanding goals that we had set for our practice that were designed to make your experience even better! I’m very proud of all the hard work that went into achieving them, so I

Castlebury Dental | Meridian Dentist I woke up this morning and realized that September is only a few short days away. In fact, we’ll be well into it by the time you get this newsletter. Where did the summer go? It seems to have flown by at breakneck speeds! But we did our best to make the most of it. After our Fourth of July trip to McCall and our pioneer trek, Becca and I took the girls to Ohio to visit my parents. They’re

Meridian Dentist | Castlebury Dental Becca’s parents have a cabin up in McCall, and this year, they were kind enough to let us, along with approximately 30 other family members, occupy that cabin over the Fourth of July. It may sound a little crowded for one cabin, but it was actually a lot of fun. Besides, with the lake nearby, we didn’t spend much time indoors, anyway. Our two youngest daughters decided to try wakeboarding for the first time, and while Brooklyn had a hard time

Botox Meridian | Eagle Dentist As we mentioned last week, we’ve been working hard to institute a brand-new Botox program here at Castlebury Dental! I took a facial anatomy course in order to get certified to offer this new treatment option, and now we’re finally rolling it out. But you’re probably a little confused: Why on earth would a dentist offer Botox? Well, there’s a common misconception about Botox, that it’s just a cosmetic procedure to keep your face from getting too wrinkled. While we’ll be able

400-Mile Journey | Meridian Dentist I may have mentioned this back in May, but just in case you don’t keep track of every single detail of my life, I spent the spring months training (not as hard as I should have) for the LP 200—a 200-mile bike race from Boise to Sun Valley. It was my first time participating in a race of this caliber, and while I think it was a really great experience, I’m not totally convinced that I should sign up again next