by Dr David Kirby | Oct 9, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
There are a host of questions you should ask when choosing a dental surgeon, but some are more vital than others. Choosing a competent dental surgeon is a critical task, since oral surgery may affect your overall quality of life, not only your smile and teeth. You may...
by Dr David Kirby | Sep 20, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
Children and Fear of The Dentist Let’s be honest: no one likes going to the dentist. Many full-grown adults still harbor a great deal of stress and anxiety over the whole ordeal of an hour or two in the dentist’s chair, and it’s only worse for children, who don’t have...
by Dr David Kirby | Jul 19, 2016 | Dental FAQ, Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Teeth Straightening Options One of the things we all learning on the way to becoming an adult is the importance of a first impression. And the appearance of our teeth goes a long way in that regard. An even, healthy-looking set of pearly whites helps us project a...
by Dr David Kirby | Jul 12, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
How To Use a Waterpik for Flossing Many people avoid flossing because they find it uncomfortable; after all, floss can be hard on sensitive gums and gripping a piece of floss in one’s fingers and then pushing it far enough back to reach in between one’s...
by Dr David Kirby | May 24, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Food & Diet, Oral Health Tips
As much as we all enjoy junk food and sugary beverages, most people try to stay away from them, conscious of the negative consequences too much of them can have our teeth, waistlines and general health. But sadly, the “healthier” alternatives are rarely as good for us...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 29, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips, Pediatric Dentistry
No More Tears: How To Choose The Right Dentist For Your Child For most parents, the most dreaded aspect of routine dental care is not the fear of needing fillings or crowns—it’s the idea of bringing their children to the dentist. Parents know all too well that...
by Dr David Kirby | Mar 28, 2016 | Family Dentistry, Oral Health Tips
Choosing a Reliable Dentist There is a wise old adage which states, “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Most of us are aware of the fact that if we cut corners when buying just about anything—be it electronics, furniture, clothing, or whatever...
by Dr David Kirby | Feb 15, 2016 | Family Dentistry
Pregnancy and Dental Care At our dental practice we often receive questions from expecting mothers, so the team here at Hitek Family Dental Care put together this helpful guide for expecting mothers and what they need to know about their oral health. While many of the...
