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Spring time is here with new and exciting events!
Opal Seal for orthodontic Patients Dr. Alison is now able to provide a new and exciting product to benefit her orthodontic patients during treatment. This product is called Opal Seal. This cutting-edge product functions in similar ways to a sealant that a dentist...
Happy New Year!
If you haven't already established a dental home for your child or children, 2013 is a great year to do it! Tooth decay is the number one untreated disease in children under the age of 3 years! Dr. Richard and staff at Reid & Reid are specifically trained to...
Pepper The Pumpkin Contest
We just wrapped up our annual "Guess Pepper's Weight" contest in October with a record number of guesses and a record high weight for Pepper. Pepper weighed in at 197 lbs!! Dr. Richard's winner was Hayley S. and Dr. Alison's winner was Rachel Ray. Congratulations to...
Retainers
Retainers are an important part of maintaining your orthodontic result for life! Each orthodontic retainer is a custom made device. Retainers can be made of wires, plastic, and acrylic. There are three types of retainers used in our office. Hawley, Essix, or Fixed...
Headgear: Not As Bad As You May Have Heard
Headgear is not the horrible, scary "punishment" that it has been made out to be in the 1980's movies. So if Dr. Alison tells you that headgear is needed during your treatment, do not panic. You will not have to wear the appliance to school! Headgear is an orthodontic...
Impacted Teeth
Impacted Teeth An impacted tooth is when a tooth is completely enclosed within soft tissue or bone; or can only partially break through the gum. Symtoms of impaction: 1. Pain or tenderness of the gums 2. Prolonged headache or jaw ache 3. Redness and swelling of the...
Start Dental Care at an Early Age
When a baby is born, there is a set of 20 teeth that are hidden under the gums. The first teeth that will present themselves could begin as early as 4 months. “Teething” begins once the teeth start to come through the gums. During the teething process a baby may drool more, be more cranky and irritable, have red swollen gums, and show a desire to chew on things. There are a number of different ways to help ease the discomfort your baby is feeling during teething…
Keys To A Healthy and Beautiful Smile
When the build-up of plaque is left unchecked for greater than 24hrs, the negative effects on the teeth and gums can be widespread and long-term. Plaque forms on teeth when the carbohydrates from food is left on the teeth for a period of time. Bacteria that is present...
Routine Dental Checkups Can Help Diagnose Serious Health Issues Earlier
Most people are aware that routine dental visits are important for maintaining good oral health but many people are unaware that these same routine dental visits can help alert a patient to a more serious health issue. There is an estimate of 20 million people with...