Dental Care
3 Ways Dental Care is Self-Care
Self-care is important because your physical and mental health is important. Dental care isn’t often thought of as self-care, but it’s an important part of
May 3, 2022
The SCRUGGS Family Dentistry Blog
We are fortunate to have the best dentists in Shreveport, LA.
Dental Care
Questions to Ask a New Dentist
Whether you’ve moved or your old dentist has retired, or it just feels like the right time for a new start, finding a new dentist
April 1, 2022
Emergency Dental Care
How to Stop Clenching Your Jaw
Many things can lead to stress and the impacts can be far reaching. Stress can impact our bodies in a lot of ways and cause
March 1, 2022
Dental Hygiene
How to Use Mouthwash
When you care about the health of your teeth and gums, it’s important to practice good daily oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth is
February 1, 2022
Dental Health
Staying Safe while Playing Winter Sports
Winter is here! All that snow and ice in the mountains means it’s time to break out the skis and skates! But all that winter
January 3, 2022
Dental Care
5 Ways to Spot Cavities
Sometimes we don’t notice cavities until something triggers discomfort. Cavities are not fun, so it’s important to know how to recognize them when they start.
December 1, 2021
Dental Insurance
Before Your Dental Insurance Runs Out
Dental insurance can have a lot of advantages and it’s important to make the most of them. Many people don’t know that a lot of
November 1, 2021
Dental Hygiene
Why Dental Cleanings are Important
If keeping your smile bright and healthy is a priority to you, you probably already brush and floss your teeth well. So if you take
October 1, 2021
Dental Health
How Exercise Affects Dental Health
When your health is a priority, it makes good sense to exercise regularly. Exercise is well known for benefitting the health of your heart, lungs,
September 1, 2021
Dental Hygiene
Mouthwash and Your Dental Hygiene Routine
Brushing and flossing is talked about a lot as necessary habits to keep your teeth clean, healthy and bright, but you may have wondered if
August 2, 2021
Dental Care
Worst Summer Foods for Your Teeth
Waving down the ice cream truck and sitting on a step eating an ice cream sandwich or celebrating summer with a backyard barbeque are among
July 1, 2021
Oral Health
5 Ways to Improve Gum Health
Gum disease can happen before you even notice, so it’s important to think about your gums before they have any problems. Here are 5 ways
June 1, 2021
Dental Hygiene
How Often Should You Get a Dental Cleaning?
If you brush and floss daily and do all the things your dentist tells you to do to take great care of your teeth at
May 3, 2021
Cosmetic Dentistry
What Type of Filling is Best?
The news of a cavity or broken tooth is never welcome, but thanks to modern dental restoration, there’s a good chance that once your dentist
April 1, 2021
Dental Health
What You Need to Know About Dental Benefits
If dental health is a priority for you, dental benefits are a good idea to consider. Dental benefits may help you maximize your options to
March 1, 2021
Dental Health
How to find a New Dentist
Looking for a new dentist, whether it’s your first time visiting a dentist, you’ve moved to a new town or are just ready for a
February 1, 2021
Oral Health
New Year’s Resolutions For Better Oral Health
The excitement of a new year is upon us, the season of new starts and new goals. Many of us are thinking about which New
January 1, 2021
Dental Care
7 Ways to Avoid Cavities
We all want to avoid cavities, but how? There are many steps you can take to keep your teeth healthy, bright and strong. Thankfully there
December 1, 2020
General Dentistry
Dental Trauma: What to Do
Many don’t like to think about dental trauma, but like any other first aid, knowledge is power and a plan in place can make successful
November 2, 2020
General Dentistry
What to Expect At A Dental Cleaning
Dental advice usually includes a reminder to keep up your dental cleanings every 6 months. This important twice yearly appointment may prevent other visits to
October 1, 2020