Dr. Gary Cash May Update
It is our goal to stay in touch and provide useful information during this challenging time. Our office is currently recommending postponing nearly all dental procedures at the time of this blog entry. However, home care is more essential than ever for dental health and overall health. Many of our patients have had oral hygiene recommendations →
Take the Time to Brush Your Teeth
Are you brushing your teeth for two minutes? Two minutes is much longer than it seems! Now more than ever, at-home dental prevention strategies are essential to dental health and overall health. Brushing morning and night for two minutes is something everyone should be doing. I challenge everyone to have a clock or a timer nearby the next time you →
Tips For Overall Health While Home
It is our goal to stay in touch and provide useful information during this challenging time. It is important to brush twice a day and floss daily, but please wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap before practicing oral hygiene. Clean hands are important. Our hands are in close proximity to our face when brushing, flossing and during hygiene p→
Update from Dr. Gary Cash – March 27, 2020
Dr. Cash is diligently monitoring all of the affects and effects of COVID-19 and facilitating dental care in the best interest of patient safety and provider safety. At this time, our office will be available for patients of record for emergencies as deemed necessary. If you are a patient of record and are experiencing a true dental emergency→
Preventing COVID-19 in Dental Practices
With the cancellation of local favorite SXSW and other conventions, it’s no question that the COVID-19 is a serious threat to many organizations, and this includes dental practices. Named COVID-19, the virus is a contagious respiratory disease that was first detected in China in December 2019, and has now spread worldwide. There are at least 32 rep→
The Damage (Green) Beer Can Cause Your Teeth
One of the largest alcohol consumption days of the year is quickly approaching as everyone will get in touch with their inner Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. A handful of green foods will be served to mark the day, and if you’re drinking, this might include green beer, which is beer served with green food coloring in it. Dr. Cash is here to remind you →
3 Valentine’s Treats That Keep Your Smile Bright
Valentine’s Day is the first holiday of the year where high amounts of sweets and treats are purchased and consumed, not only by romantic partners, but by everyone. Every year, the average spending for Valentine’s Day continues to rise. In total, spending is expected to reach $27.4 billion, up 32% from 2019. On average, 58 million pounds of chocola→
UM Dental School Receives No. 1 World Ranking
We are pleased to announce that the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, an international organization that annually rates universities and their programs, named The University of Michigan School of Dentistry the top dentistry school in the world. The school is ranked first place in Dentistry and Oral Sciences in Shanghai’s Global Ranking of Academic Su→
4 Tips for Cavity Prevention over the Holiday
Sweet treats, such as pies, chocolate, candy canes, and more are awaiting us this holiday season. That’s not a good sign for your oral or overall health as you might gain a new cavity in addition to a few pounds. Although delicious, sugary treats, are good at damaging teeth and gums. Here are a few ways to prevent cavities during the holiday season→
