Should You Get Dental Veneers?
- posted: Mar. 25, 2026
Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read More
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
- posted: Mar. 18, 2026
A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 11, 2026
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
- posted: Mar. 04, 2026
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read More
Snack Attack
- posted: Feb. 25, 2026
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read More
How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
- posted: Feb. 18, 2026
The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read More
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 11, 2026
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More
Pet Project
- posted: Feb. 04, 2026
Many of us with feline and canine friends are positive we’ve seen them smiling. After all, who hasn’t basked in the tooth-filled grin of their delighted dog or the pleased Read More
What to Do If You Lose a Filling
- posted: Jan. 28, 2026
It really doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes you bite into something that is much harder than you anticipated. Sometimes you grind your teeth without realizing the pressure you’re putting Read More
Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
- posted: Jan. 21, 2026
You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read More
Baby Teeth and Cavities
- posted: Jan. 14, 2026
We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Andris Family Dental. There are several ways to prevent Read More
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 07, 2026
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
Three Classic New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dental Health —and Three Which Might Surprise You!
- posted: Dec. 31, 2025
Whether you’re using the latest note-taking app or old-school pen and paper, it’s a good time to start jotting down your resolutions for a healthier, happier New Year. To help Read More
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
- posted: Dec. 24, 2025
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
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
- posted: Dec. 17, 2025
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health Read More
The Consequences of Sports and Energy Drinks
- posted: Dec. 10, 2025
They’re refreshing and tasty. They’re easy to find and pretty cheap. They help us get through a long day or a long workout. They’re everywhere. We know it’s hard to say Read More