It's already August and school is just about back in session. While your child is probably ready with ample school supplies and new clothes, is their smile ready for a successful school year? To help your child maintain good attendance, you can help by promoting healthy teeth and gums. To help you do this, our dentist, Dr. Eric Dunn and our... read more »

Are you a victim of dental anxiety? Dental anxiety is an oral health condition often characterized by stress or fear often arising over the prospect of visiting your dentist office or having an oral health care treatment performed. For help treating dental anxiety, consider this: - If you are suffering from dental anxiety, think about your happy place and visualize... read more »

At Willow Creek Family Dentistry, we are happy to offer custom dentures for our patients in Oxford, Ohio who seek pleasing, comfortable dental solutions for their smiles. Once you have restored your smile with the help of dentures, you will want to take excellent care of them so they continue to work their best for you. Let's take a look at... read more »

When we think of dentures, we generally think of older people. Most of us think that dentures won’t be a part of our lives until we hit our 50’s or 60’s. But accidents happen that may cause us to lose one or more of our teeth. Disease, certain medical conditions or oral hygiene issues can also lead to lost teeth.... read more »

Are you looking to improve your smile for future aesthetics and functionality? Although dental sealants cannot truly reverse dental damage, they are highly effective at preventing future damage from occurring. Guard your smile with durable dental implants. Here are some of the advantages: - Children as young as 6 can safely and effectively benefit from sealants on their molars when... read more »

Are you aware that sleep apnea has more than one form? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing, while you sleep, becomes difficult or hindered. Central sleep apnea is caused by brain signals facilitating breathing that are being sent from your brain not correctly reaching your body. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by obstructions in your breathing airway.... read more »

How important is your mouthwash to your oral health? Mouthwash is a form of dental cleaner that can accomplish a wide variety of oral health benefits. Depending on your smile’s desires, choose a mouthwash that can safely and effectively help make your smile shine and give you the oral health care you desire. Be cautious about which products to use,... read more »

Is bruxism secretly ruining your smile? Although bruxism is often found and discovered in individuals who have high stress levels, it can develop in anybody. Typically, bruxism goes unnoticed because it happens unconsciously, often while asleep. If left untreated, it is possible that bruxism can destroy your smile and seriously damage your teeth. The first step is to determine if... read more »

Oral hygiene is vital for your smile and oral health. However, it’s only beneficial if you use the proper steps and techniques. So, to help you know exactly what to do in an oral hygiene routine, our Willow Creek Family Dentistry dental team is more than happy to share the details. Before we get started, it’s important to remember that... read more »

So you have missing teeth in your smile. What next? Missing teeth should not be ignored. It is important to seek a dental restoration treatment if you have missing teeth because they don’t just make your smile look less appealing, they can have consequences on the functionality of your mouth as well. Dental bridges are created to provide relief for missing... read more »