Our Dental Blog

We use a toothbrush everyday, but it is probably something that you don't think too much about. Although we may take our toothbrushes for granted, they are our first line of defense against gum disease. We need to make sure to take care of them and here are a few tips...

Have you ever gone to the dentist and been curious about that tray of shiny tools and what they’re for?  The dental hygienist has over a dozen tools to help keep your teeth healthy. PROBE Probes look like hooks and are used to assess gum health and measure pocket...

Please welcome Michele Garnett as our newest hygienist! Michele has over 20 years of experience and we are excited to have her at Breckenridge Dental Care! Get to know Michele in the Q&A below: Where are you from?  I am an Army brat of 18 years so I always answer...

It’s been almost a year now since the United States went into quarantine due to Coronavirus. That also means almost a full year of wearing a mask at our jobs, to the grocery store and out and about in everyday life. Of course, masks are important to keep us safe, but...

New year, new healthy teeth! Now that the holiday feasting is behind us, it’s a great time to reset your eating habits to better help your teeth. When thinking about making a lifestyle change related to eating and your diet, we encourage you to consider the impact it...

It’s the end of December and, for many of us, the weather outside is starting to feel frightful. Harsh winter elements such as dry air and high winds can have a negative effect on your oral hygiene. Here are five ways winter months can affect your oral health and how...