With any kind of dental surgery, caring properly for yourself and your mouth helps ensure that your mouth heals quickly and cleanly. With dental implant surgery in particular, the first 7 days post-surgery are especially crucial for laying the foundation for a stable and successful implant. Ahead, we’ll break down all the do’s and don’ts of days 1 through 7 post-surgery, and beyond. As always, follow your dentist’s specific care instructions. Day 1: Rest Up! Take time off for

Here at Farmington Dental Care, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums or teeth by using electric toothbrushes incorrectly. A surprising number of people don’t use electric toothbrushes properly, and we’re here to help people learn the correct, safe way to use your electric toothbrush. Common Mistakes Here are a few common mistakes we see people make when using electric toothbrushes: Not brushing for long enough. Just like

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida. Some amounts of Candida naturally occurs on or in places like the skin, mouth, throat, digestive tract, and vagina. However, changes or imbalances in these environments can sometimes cause Candida to multiply, resulting in infection. In the mouth, candidiasis usually presents as white-ish, raised, patchy lesions on the tongue, inside cheeks or throat. Below, we’ll d

Summertime temperatures are heating up! In need of a healthy, cold treat? We've got a fantastically fresh, dentist-approved, no sugar added sorbet recipe that you'll love! All you need to whip up this delicious sorbet is about 10 minutes, 2 kitchen tools (1 food processor or ice crushing blender, and 1 spatula), and 3 ingredients (frozen fruit, orange juice and lemon juice). For those who like botanical flavors, you can try adding a sprig or two of fresh basil and/or mint eit

Does fear of the dentist prevent you from getting the dental care you need? About one-third of American adults have dental anxiety, with an estimated 12% having extreme fear that prevents them from going to the dentist. Fortunately, there are many ways to relieve dental anxiety. First and foremost, you should always communicate your fears with your dentist – here at Farmington Dental Care, we are always happy to discuss any concerns you may have, and adapt our approach as nec