I’m an FAGD dentist! What does that mean for you and your family? FAGD stands for Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Earning Fellowship takes dedication to dental continuing education (CE) beyond graduation. Only about 6 percent of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada are AGD Fellows. When you see a dentist with […]

HALLOWEEN IS ONE OF the most highly anticipated holidays of the year, and it’s almost here! This holiday sees kids, teens, and even adults consuming far more sugar than they would any other time, coming in second only to Easter. The problem with this is that sugar is the favorite food of the harmful bacteria living […]

ANOTHER YEAR IS COMING to a close, and that means another year of insurance benefits is about to expire. If you haven’t taken advantage of your dental insurance yet, that’s okay, but the year is almost over, so the time to use them is now. If It’s Been A While, Let’s Chat! We would love to […]

As a new parent, you may be out of your element as it is; after all, your life now entails diapers, feedings, naps and baby proofing every object in your home. And while you may not have been totally ready for the new addition, we’re here to help you understand what to expect when that […]

There was a time when people had little they could do to improve the looks of their smiles, particularly if they like to smoke cigarettes and stained their teeth with nicotine. But modern dentistry has improved to such a level that cosmetic teeth whitening treatments are highly effective and very affordable. Most dental insurance policies […]

When treating people’s teeth, dentists affirm that those people who see dentists on a regular basis generally have much better dental health. People who do not seek out dental appointments at least once every six months are far more likely to develop advanced tooth decay, gum disease and other problems that lead to costly dental […]

Fall may mean falling leaves and pumpkin pie, but it also means a whole lot of back-to-school sports. Whether that includes Friday night football games or Saturday morning soccer matches, you’ll want to make sure your little athlete has an appropriate athletic mouth guard to keep their smile – and teeth – intact. Types of […]

There are some things people do that act kind of like a wrecking ball, causing serious dental problems and gum diseases. The good news is that these habits can be mitigated through diligent best practices to care for your teeth and gums. Dr. Hadley’s team is standing by to help you keep your oral hygiene […]

As we age the fine lines of our character etch our faces, our bodies sag a little more, and our hair goes grey. Our teeth experience the aging process in different ways; the enamel can wear down or our mouths can dry out from medications. Our culture places a great deal of weight on a […]