SHAKESPEARE WROTE, “Parting is such sweet sorrow…”. But from everyone here at Grandview Dental Care, we can assure you that the sorrow part ends the second you start brushing with a new toothbrush. Take A Look At Your Toothbrush Are the bristles starting to look bent, worn, or frayed?  If so, it’s time for a new toothbrush. Has somebody else used your toothbrush (gross)? If so, they’ve contaminated it with the bacteria in their mouth—and if you use it, you’ll expose yourself to any disease or sickness they may have. So, it’s time for a new toothbrush. The American Dental Association recommends that you replace … Continue reading →

WE KNOW YOU HEAR A LOT FROM OUR COLUMBUS OHIO DENTAL TEAM about the importance of brushing and flossing for great oral health. But there are other things that can really assist you in maintaining a beautiful smile. Healthy eating is one of them. Eating Right Helps Fend Off Plaque, Gingivitis, And Periodontal Disease Your tooth enamel is your smile’s first defense against decay. When your enamel becomes damaged you become more prone to tooth sensitivity and cavities. Your diet can have a lot to do with replenishing those things in your body that help strengthen tooth enamel. Calcium is one of … Continue reading →

Columbus Smile Makeover I wanted to share with you the story of one of my Columbus smile makeover patients. When this patient first came in for her smile consultation she said “Dr. I don’t smile anymore.  I am embarrassed.   My grand kids ask me why my teeth are yellow and all different colors” Old dental work that was worn out She had a lot of old dental work that was discolored and  worn out.  She was ready for a Smile Makeover and we were able to do the whole thing under IV Sedation Dentistry so she didn’t recall anything … Continue reading →

NO, YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE who enjoys sneaking a late-night snack. We know how it is. Some things just taste better after midnight, right? But did you know that late-night snacking can actually have a negative impact on your teeth? A 2010 Denmark study found correlations between late-night snacking and tooth loss. From a research group of over 2,000 adults, 8% were classified as “nocturnal eaters”. Over a six-year period, members of this group were found to have a greatly increased risk of tooth loss. Ever Wonder Why We Brush Before Bedtime? Traditionally, before bed is a good time to take care of your oral health … Continue reading →

ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, TOOTH DECAY is one of our most common, modern-day chronic diseases. In fact, by the time children begin kindergarten, 40 % have some kind of tooth decay! Remember, just because kids aren’t complaining about tooth pain (and their teeth “look” OK),  doesn’t necessarily mean their teeth are OK. Fall is a great time to assess your health goals and get back on track after a leisurely summer. Let Grandview Dental Care help. Be sure dental checkups are part of your back-to-school checklist. Typically Included In A Regular Checkup Or Back-To-School Exam: Here are some of the services we typically … Continue reading →

At Grandview Dental Care we are a Columbus dentist office that does things a little bit differently.  One way We like to show our patients our appreciation is by having ticket giveaways on our Facebook page.  Facebook gives us an easy and fast way to interact with our patients, answer their questions, share stuff about our Drs and staff, and let you know when we have new stuff going on at our dental office. We’ve had a busy summer of ticket giveaways, just scroll down our Facebook page and you’ll see our Tuesday or Thursday ticket giveaways a long with … Continue reading →