If someone were to approach you and ask if you take good care of your teeth, would you say yes? Sure, you may brush your teeth twice daily, but what other methods do you use to ensure optimum oral health? Ask yourself the following questions to determine your overall oral health level. - Do you also floss and/or use mouthwash... read more »
Our Legacy Smiles Family Dental dental team wants you to have the best dental experience possible, and we never want you to feel uncomfortable or nervous in the dental chair, which is why we proudly use laser dentistry at our office. Laser dentistry in Meridian, Idaho, is very beneficial for your dentist, Dr. John McMurray. It can aid in many... read more »
Gum disease is an oral health condition that causes inflammation in the gum tissues. It’s estimated by the American Dental Association that gum disease affects an estimated 47 percent of adults over the age of 30. The primary cause of this disease is hardened tartar at the gumline; however, habits like tobacco use and certain medical conditions, like diabetes, can... read more »
At Legacy Smiles Family Dental, our dentists, Dr. McMurray and Dr. Williams are happy to offer dental crowns for our patients in Meridian, Idaho, and the neighboring communities. Because we use CEREC technology, we can place a dental crown restoration with just one visit at our office. In addition to covering a damaged tooth or a dental implant, a dental... read more »
Your diet can have a significant impact on oral health. Most people are aware that sticky, sweet foods, candy, soft drinks, desserts and dried fruits can stick to your teeth and get imbedded in your gum line. The residual sugar in these foods promotes tooth decay and increases your chances of developing gum disease. Highly acidic foods can also cause... read more »
You may be wondering why our dental office is encouraging you to quit your smoking habit. Well, you may not know this, but smoking not only destroys your lungs, but it also destroys your oral health, which is why we are here to help you kick this dangerous and unhealthy habit. Smoking can cause many dental issues, including gum disease... read more »
Wisdom teeth removal is always necessary. Right? Actually, those with a larger jaw may not need to have these third molars removed from their mouth. Learn more about when wisdom teeth don’t need removal and how to care for them. Our prehistoric ancestors needed wisdom teeth for a coarser diet, but we have smaller mouths and a softer diet today.... read more »
