posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

At Family Dentistry of West Salem, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Family Dentistry of West Salem have handpicked the Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

At Family Dentistry of West Salem, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Family Dentistry of West Salem included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Family Dentistry of West Salem, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the WEST Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

When your child loses a tooth for the first time, you both have a lot to look forward to. Sharing in the “I’m a big kid!” excitement. Tales of the Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more