Halloween is a fun-filled time of the year, full of costumes, candy, and spooky celebrations. However, the abundance of sugary treats can take a toll on your dental health. While enjoying the festivities, it is essential to keep your oral hygiene in mind to prevent tooth decay, cavities, and other oral issues. Let us take a look at how you can enjoy this season’s October 31st without compromising your aesthetics and oral health. How Halloween Treats Affect Your Teeth Candy is synonymous with All Hallows’

Do you have crooked or misaligned teeth and want to straighten them? Or is it your age that is refraining you from doing so? No matter what your age is, achieving a straighter smile is still within your reach. Whether you are a teenager, in your mid-twenties, or enjoying your life in the seventies, modern orthodontic treatments can help you get the smile you want. Want to know how? Continue reading this blog till the end and get the answers to all your queries. Why

Maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial for a healthy smile. When it comes to choosing between an electric and a manual toothbrush, many people wonder which one is more effective. As your trusted dentist in Eagle, we’re here to provide insights into both options to help you make an informed decision. The Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes Electric toothbrushes offer advanced features that can improve your oral care. Some of their key advantages include: The Advantages of Manual Toothbrushes Despite the benefits of electric toothbrushes, manual

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE HERE AT CASTLEBURY! This is truly my favorite time of year, especially when it works out to be a low-key Christmas like this year. We’ll be home for Christmas, and we look forward to another cozy holiday together. We will spend New Year’s in McCall with my wife’s family, where we will celebrate the passing of another year and look back on all of our accomplishments in 2016. We started 2016 off by beginning the slow transition of our family sports

Congratulations to the family of Lee Ann Ross, the winners of the Disney World Family Trip Giveaway! Lee and her family had a blast, and reported back to us after the trip. Within the four days that they were at Disney World, they were able to experience Magic Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Animal Kingdom,Epcot, and Avatar World. Lee had trouble finding the right words to describe her trip to Disney, as she wasn’t sure she could explain it in just one word. She says the experience was

Brushing is what keeps the surfaces of teeth clean. But it’s flossing that gets the bacteria and other stuff that sometimes gets into the gaps between teeth. Even if you’ve reached a point where your child is in the habit of brushing regularly, it’s not always easy for them to embrace flossing. Make it a less stressful task by considering some of the following fun ways to get your child to floss. Make Flossing a Game Turn flossing into a game by creating a friendly

I recently returned from an Invisalign course in Denver, and I’m still invigorated from all the information. Two intense days of learning about the latest innovations in aligners might sound like punishment to some, but for me, it was exhilarating. I never tire of learning how to improve care for my patients. I seek out many continuing education courses throughout the year, but this one really stood out. I was lucky to attend. This wasn’t a course where you could just register, write a check, and

As a dentist, your education doesn’t end when you earn your diploma. Dentistry is always evolving, and it’s important to me to provide the best possible service to patients. I never get tired of learning new things and jump at any opportunity to increase my expertise. Just a few weeks ago, my team and I returned from a conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference was full of engaging speakers that had a wealth of tips to improve the practice. It’s easy to focus on keeping

The holidays are always a special time to reflect on the year that has passed. They can occasionally get a little hectic, but I never forget how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family and satisfying job. This year was extra special because my wife and I were able to take the kids up to my wife’s parents’ place to have some fun in the snow. There’s no denying that it has been a wild winter, but in the week between Christmas and

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Dr. Brown and the entire Castlebury Dental crew! We are really looking forward to spending a few relaxing days with our family down in Utah for the holiday, and of course, the young cousins in the family are all looking forward to their big gift exchange — sort of an early Christmas tradition since everyone will be in one place at that time. This year, I’m so grateful for all of them, the wonderful people they’ve become, and for the opportunity to get