• posted: Jan. 07, 2025

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2024

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

• posted: Dec. 24, 2024

Absolutely. Checking in with the doctor on a regular basis—usually every six months—is essential to keeping your smile looking its best. At Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry, we are Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2024

Dental insurance can be a great addition to your health care plan, but the way benefits are calculated can also make it a confusing one. If you have dental insurance, Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2024

If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read More

• posted: Dec. 03, 2024

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read More

• posted: Nov. 26, 2024

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2024

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2024

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2024

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2024

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2024

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2024

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2024

If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2024

the doctor, as well as our team at Live Oak Aesthetic and Family Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2024

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read More