In order to help your child have a healthy, a happy smile for their entire life, start thinking about dental care at an early age. You can help keep your child’s teeth healthy by practicing good dental hygiene and visiting dentist no later than your child’s first birthday. Check out the infographic for more information.

Here is a simple video from Colgate that will help you brush better!

Stem cell-stimulating fillings could change dentistry and save your teeth

Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Because any drink with carbonation—including sparkling water—has a higher acid level, some reports have questioned whether sipping sparkling water will weaken your tooth enamel (the hard outer shell of your teeth where cavities first form).

The mouth is an interesting place.  Here are some interesting facts you probably don't know!

Thanksgiving one of the few holidays that gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past year and consider our blessings. It is a time of togetherness and gratitude. Thanksgiving Day summons all of us to pause in the midst of activity, however necessary and valuable, to give simple and humble thanks.

Everyone here at Henley & Kelly is grateful to serve you, our patients.  We are honored to be a part of your health care team.  

We hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy your friends and family 

Thank you, 

Dr. Henley, Dr. Kelly, Angel, Barbara, Cheryl, Pam, PJ, Rose, and Sheila

Fox News (9/11) carries an article originally published on Rodale’s Organic Life discussing the safety of mercury in amalgam fillings. The article reports that “large-scale reviews of all the existing research have not found strong evidence of amalgam-filling-related mercury dangers.” The article notes the ADA states that “amalgam is a valuable, viable and safe choice for dental patients,” and the FDA and other national organizations support this position.