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Is a Loose Tooth a Lost Tooth? Not Necessarily!
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.

When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign Read more
Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.

As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
What is an Impacted Tooth?
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more
When should I floss during the day?
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Island Dental maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Key Read more
Flossing Fixes
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read more
Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more
Sippy Cups
posted: May 27, 2025.

What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more
Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth
posted: May 20, 2025.

At Island Dental, we know that brushing your toddler’s teeth can be an intimidating prospect. So we’re providing a few tips in the hope of making the process a lot Read more
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child
posted: May 13, 2025.

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 06, 2025.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more
Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more