What do you do if you suffer an accidental injury or trauma that affects your smile? Facial injuries are actually fairly common and they can affect anyone, including kids and adults of all ages from all walks of life. Our dedicated dental team understands how crucial timely treatment is when dental emergencies arise, including a knocked-out tooth. If you live... read more »
Good sleep is crucial to your physical and mental health and wellbeing. But if you have sleep apnea, your sleep quality is already suffering, and that could mean having trouble staying asleep, waking up exhausted and snoring all night, and even waking yourself up gasping for air. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with sleep apnea, a common... read more »
With November in full swing, there's a lot happening in the next couple of months. Being busy with family for Thanksgiving and the festive Christmas holidays is exciting and fun but can also lead to stress headaches when it gets too hectic, especially if you have a tendency to grind your teeth (even in your sleep) when you feel anxious... read more »
Halloween is almost here and kids are excited and ready to party with their peers! We have some tips to help you ensure that your child enjoys this haunting holiday without sacrificing their teeth to the sugar monster. Check out these trick-or-treating tips to keep their "boo"tiful chompers safe! Stay on top of their daily oral hygiene care and bring... read more »
September is National Gum Care month and we want to help you keep your family's gums healthy and strong! Did you know that gum disease is degenerative and occurs because of bad bacteria in one's plaque? Plaque attacks the sensitive gum tissues and infects them. Over time, the gums can pull away from the teeth they are supporting, leaving you... read more »
August is back-to-school month, and now is the time to get your child ready for another successful school year. Along with school supplies, make sure their smile is ready too. Dental cleanings are a great way to help your child by spotting cavities early so they can be treated least invasively. Routine cleanings every six months, coupled with proper daily... read more »
At the dental office of Dr. Jerry L Butler, we believe that smiles are forever! We work hard to help you and your family enjoy excellent dental health and beautiful smiles for life. To help you achieve that, we actively promote a preventive philosophy to help you keep your natural smiles as long as possible. When you come to see... read more »
In honor of June celebrating Oral Health Month, we have some things to say about taking good care of your teeth and gums to enjoy a lifetime of smiles! And it isn't just your mouth that benefits, but your entire body! Good teeth and gums help promote a healthier you overall, and who doesn't benefit from that? Brushing with an... read more »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we'd like to talk a little bit about the fear and anxiety many people have around coming to the dentist. Did you know that 50-80% of American adults say they have some degree of dental anxiety? Our experienced dental team understands that there are valid feelings around dental anxiety, fear and phobias. If... read more »
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, you want to choose the highest quality option to make the most out of your oral health. Dental implants are one of the best tooth replacement options you can choose to restore your smile. Have you lost a tooth from an injury, advanced gum disease or tooth decay? Dental implants cave complete your... read more »