What type of toothpaste is right for you?
- posted: Jan. 17, 2024
Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of Read More
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
- posted: Jan. 10, 2024
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read More
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
- posted: Jan. 03, 2024
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
- posted: Dec. 27, 2023
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read More
Why Professional Cleanings are Important
- posted: Dec. 20, 2023
Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Carrollton, Illinois office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends Read More
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
- posted: Dec. 13, 2023
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read More
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
- posted: Dec. 06, 2023
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read More
Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
- posted: Nov. 29, 2023
Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read More
Thanksgiving
- posted: Nov. 22, 2023
At R. Scott Beavers, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Carrollton, Illinois Read More
Diabetes and Dental Care
- posted: Nov. 08, 2023
When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, the doctor and our team want you Read More
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
- posted: Nov. 01, 2023
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read More
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More
What are Sealants?
- posted: Oct. 18, 2023
Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read More
The Science of Sugar
- posted: Oct. 11, 2023
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
Year-End Insurance Reminder
- posted: Oct. 04, 2023
the doctor, as well as our team at R. Scott Beavers, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read More
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
- posted: Sep. 27, 2023
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read More