Collinsville Dental Associates Blog

You’re trying to teach your children about the importance of practicing excellent oral hygiene, but let’s be honest. It can be difficult to convince energy-filled children to get excited about keeping their teeth healthy. After all, an oral hygiene routine isn’t usually considered a fun activity. Fortunately, there are all sorts of products on the market to help make it easier for kids to stay on top of their dental health. What better way is there to celebrate Children’s Dental Hygiene Month? A children’s dentist in Collinsville lists a few of them.

It’s a new year, and if you’re like most other people, your agenda is probably quickly piling on items. You may even be playing “catch-up” with certain appointments due to missed opportunities during the pandemic. While you’re compiling the list of things you and your family want to accomplish this year, make sure to add healthy smiles to the top of the list. The sooner you schedule your next dental checkup, the better you can maintain your oral health throughout the remainder of the year. Plus, you’ll be able to get the most out of your dental insurance benefits. Keep reading to learn why your Collinsville dentist recommends getting a visit in the books as soon as possible.

The doctors and staff of Danville Dental Associates and Collinsville Dental Associates presented nine boxes of gifts for the annual Toys for Tots program. 

One of the most important things you need to do every day to maintain good oral health is brush your teeth. You’ve known this since you were a little kid. But you probably didn’t realize how many different types of toothbrushes are out there to choose from. In order to have your teeth optimally cleaned, it is important that you’re using the right one. Your dentist in Collinsville explains more about the different varieties of toothbrushes so you can decide which one is best for you.

Did you know that your dental insurance plan renews every year on January 1^st? Unfortunately, on that day, everything will restart, including your annual maximum and deductible. Instead of letting those unused benefits go to waste, get the most out of your monthly or annual investment in your dental insurance plan by maximizing them. Here are four ways a dentist in Collinsville recommends getting the most out of your plan.

The doctors and staff of Collinsville Dental Associates recently showed their appreciation for the tireless work of SOVAH Health – Martinsville’s “Superheroes,” the front-line healthcare workers that have been caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, by handing out breakfast to 350 of its employees. “We at Collinsville Dental wanted to show our gratitude for those who risk their lives every day to save and care for our loved ones in a way that we can’t do ourselves.” said our newest associate, Dr. Jessica Quach. A single meal does not even begin to express our gratitude, but we hope that we were able to brighten the day of everyone that stopped by. We are honored to be a part of this community and are so thankful for all of it’s heroes.

Do you ever get overwhelmed trying to manage your family’s dental appointments? Helping your loved ones maintain great oral health can feel like an enormous chore if you need to drive all over town throughout the year to visit a different dentist for each of them. Thankfully, you can consolidate your schedule and enjoy numerous other benefits by switching to a Collinsville family dentist! Here are five reasons why you should choose a family dentist and take the stress out of keeping your loved ones’ smiles happy and healthy.

Since there is no cure or vaccine for COVID-19, experts highly recommend only leaving your house for the essentials. This includes trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, bank, doctor’s office, and yes, your dentist’s office as well. If it’s time for your biannual checkup or you’re in need of dental care, it’s more important than ever that you don’t put off your appointment! Read on to find out why and what steps your Collinsville dentist is taking to keep you safe during your visit.

From keeping up with family to completing our daily work, many aspects of how we connect with other have been drastically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Practicing social distancing and limiting any close contact with people you don’t live with is essential to preventing the spread of germs. Since that means no hugs, handshakes, or other typical greetings you may be used to, how do you safely say hello during a pandemic? Your Collinsville dentist shares nine touch-free alternatives you can use while staying a safe distance away from others.

Due to COVID-19, many patients are practicing extensive sanitation measures to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. However, your dentist has implemented proper infection control protocols long before 2020. Although, in light of the pandemic, they are using additional personal protective equipment to keep themselves, their staff, and their patients safe. Your dentist in Collinsville shares four pieces of PPE that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend to practice dental safety during COVID-19.