Blogs

Losing a Baby Tooth
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Dental Emergency? Don’t Panic, We’re Here to Help
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read more
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more
Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Beneficial Beverage or Damaging Drink?
posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

Talking about a healthy diet usually means talking about food. After all, our teeth and gums need protein, vitamins, and minerals to stay strong and free from cavities and gum Read more
Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women
posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
Headaches: The Dental Connection
posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might Read more
Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
Periodontal disease; I have what?!
posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

Our team from Michael Potts, DDS understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Don’t procrastinate about dental work!
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Michael Potts, DDS. Common reasons for procrastination are not having Read more