posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more

posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more

posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

Can you believe it's already September? At Dr. David L. Carlson, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize Read more

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

posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Dr. David L. Carlson might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever Read more

posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing Read more

posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Dr. David L. Carlson ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, Read more

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

posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read more

posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read more

posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read more

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

posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Dr. David L. Carlson right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that Read more

posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more