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What is a cavity?
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.
Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read more -
Three Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.
In our office, we customize treatment for every patient. Amid all of the fillings, crowns, and veneers, we find there are three treatments that are most valuable when offering our Read more -
Tips for Managing Oral Pain
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.
Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to Drs. Mountford and Ruszkowski Family Dentistry right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old Read more -
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more -
Diabetes and Dental Care
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.
Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more -
Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Drs. Mountford and Ruszkowski Family Dentistry wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of Read more -
What is biofilm?
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more -
Water Features
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.
Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more -
Oral Health for the Young Adult
posted: May 29, 2024.
Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read more -
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 22, 2024.
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more -
Oral Health Concerns Specific to Pregnant Women
posted: May 15, 2024.
A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more -
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 08, 2024.
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more -
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 01, 2024.
Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more -
In the Pink
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.
Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more -
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more -
Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.
Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque Read more