Between work, family and a growing pile of commitments, we know that life gets busy, especially during the fall as we transition back to school and a more normal routine. Don't let scheduling your regular dental checkups fall through the cracks, though. Regular dental cleanings help prevent minor issues from turning into major health problems. [...]
As back-to-school sneaks up on us once again, caretakers are busy getting children ready for the next school year. During the fun of shopping and organizing supplies, this is a great time of year to get into healthy habits when it comes to your family's dental health. Here are a few back-to-school dental tips to [...]
If you've ever wondered "What is gingivitis?" you're not alone. Gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, is common, and it can have long-lasting impacts on oral health. We'll dive into what causes gingivitis, symptoms to watch out for and how to effectively treat gingivitis. What is gingivitis? Gingivitis is an inflammation of the [...]
Whether you're new to Columbus and looking for a dentist or you're a long-time Columbus resident ready to find a new dental office, searching for a dentist in Columbus can be a daunting task. You want to pick the perfect dentist for your whole family, and you want to make sure your dentist in Columbus [...]
Have you seen the big fish bowl filled with neon ping pong balls when you visit our dental office? Each of those brightly colored balls at our front desk has a name on it, and every quarter we choose one winner to get an amazing prize. Congratulations to Colleen, the winner of the most recent [...]
You may have heard about lip tie surgery and wonder what it is. Especially if you're a new parent experiencing issues with breastfeeding, surgery has become a more common topic in recent years. What is a lip tie? A lip tie is a condition where the skin of the upper lip attaches to the [...]
Dental implants are a good option for many patients when a tooth is missing or cannot be salvaged. Dental implants are surgically implanted into a patient's jaw to restore the ability to chew, or to improve the appearance of the patient's smile. Bridges attach an artificial tooth to the adjacent natural teeth with the help [...]
It’s fascinating to think that we have reached a time in medicine when a painful or worn out joint can be replaced with an artificial one. Think about that! Doesn’t it sound so “Jetsons” like!? What the Jetsons would hopefully look like on the way to an appointment at Schumacher and Bauer, DDS. [...]
We’re taught at a young age to try to avoid getting cavities - even to fear them. But we may not have put much thought into what actually causes cavities. So, what causes cavities and what’s the best way to go about prevention? Cavities, also known as tooth decay, begin with a substance called plaque. [...]
