How do you get your children excited about brushing their teeth?  Well, there’s and App for that.  See the end of the post for how you can get this app for FREE. Star teeth is a tooth timer that allows your child to chose the character or tooth brushing buddy.  Once the buddy is chosen  the timer starts and the buddy guides your child through brushing for the recommended 2 minutes via a timer and music.   There is also a step by step “how to brush” section for parents to review. Getting children to want to brush their teeth twice … Continue reading →

The 2nd Grandview Hop of the season is set for this Saturday May 28th at 5 PM.  Have you ever been to the Grandview Hop?  Are you or someone you know an artist that would like to showcase your work?  We at Grandview Dental Care would like to become more involved in this community event and we are looking for feedback from our patients and friends.  We’d like to sponsor some artists and perhaps have some sort of a “make it and take it” craft project for Adults and children that we sponsor also and we are looking for your … Continue reading →

Do you have a parent or loved one that has not been taking care of their teeth?  There are several things you can do to help.  You are never too old to take care of your smile!  For some people eating is one of the pleasures of life.  It’s difficult to eat when your teeth are missing or they hurt. The risk of tooth decay in the population over 65 is greater than the under 14 population.  The elderly are more prone to tooth decay for a variety of reasons. 75% of older adults take at least one prescription medication … Continue reading →

Columbus Dentist takes blood pressure readings at each appointment. Taking a blood pressure reading is not just for your medical doctor’s office anymore.  Over the last several years you may have noticed that your hygienist has been taking your blood pressure at your dental cleaning appointments.  Why? you might ask…… We have found that most people come to see their dentist twice per year but don’t always see there primary physician for a physical annually.  So we have started taking blood pressures as a courtesy screening to our patients.  We also use this information as a baseline for treatment performed … Continue reading →

Hi my name is Maggie and I can’t believe I’m actually saying this…. but I love my new Columbus dentist.  6 months ago I couldn’t say that because my old dentist  would transfer my call to 3 different people just to change my appointment, I would wait and wait to be taken care of at my appointments and when I wanted to transfer my dental records, they made it an impossible task unless I was willing to physically show up at their dental clinic to pick up my xrays.  I was ready to upgrade my dentist.  I knew that there … Continue reading →

Exciting happenings on Grandview Avenue! We have been immersed in the planning process for expanding the office. On Monday, May 2, we made the purchase of the property next door to begin to make the expansion real. Above is the  architect’s drawing of the planned expansion.  Click the image for a bigger version.  Please feel free to share your comments.