Mallard Creek Family Dentistry

05/26/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

05/19/2026

Professional fluoride treatments for adults can cut cavity risk by roughly 25%, and reverse early tooth decay. They are beneficial for reversing damage from acidic diets, protecting exposed roots, and maintaining dental work like crowns or fillings.

Key Benefits of Adult Fluoride Treatments

Rebuilds & Strengthens Enamel: Fluoride remineralizes teeth, repairing enamel damaged by acid produced by bacteria.

Reduces Tooth Sensitivity: Topical applications can lessen sensitivity caused by gum recession or whitening products.

Prevents Root Decay: As gums recede, root surfaces are exposed, which are softer and more prone to decay. Fluoride protects these vulnerable areas.

Protects Existing Dental Work: Fluoride helps prevent new decay around the edges of fillings, crowns, and bridges, extending their lifespan.

Combats Dry Mouth: Adults with dry mouth (xerostomia)—often caused by medications—lack protective saliva. Fluoride provides necessary, consistent protection agains

05/18/2026

Teeth evaluation - by Shirley Davis

Excellent service,! The entire staff that I dealt with were very warm and attentive.

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05/08/2026

Amazing service - by Samer Nadra

Thank you for the magnificent service and care

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05/04/2026

Benefits of Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances

Sleep apnea is a medical disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep. This can happen hundreds of times throughout the night.

Why does this happen? During sleep, the muscles in the back of your throat relax. In some people, these relaxed muscles can collapse and block the airways. When you stop breathing, your brain senses danger and partially wakes you to reopen the airways. These recurrent apnea episodes interfere with deep sleep, leading to chronic fatigue and a host of health problems.

While CPAPs are the standard treatment for sleep apnea, oral appliances are becoming increasingly popular.

When used consistently and under the guidance of your sleep apnea specialist, dental devices can considerably improve your sleep quality. You can start to feel a difference in your symptoms after the first night of use. Convenient and non-invasive sleep apnea dental appliances provide many advantages over traditional OSA treatments. Some of these benefits include:

Portable and easy to travel with

Works without electricity

It does not make any noise

Easy to clean and care for

More cost-effective than other treatments

The first step to getting an oral sleep apnea appliance is to consult your doctor. If your sleep apnea specialist determines that a dental device would work for you, they will refer you to a sleep apnea dentist specializing in making these appliances. During your first visit with the dentist, they will examine your dental health to decide if you’re a good candidate for sleep apnea mouth guards.

 

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04/28/2026

Happy Birthday to Amy! (Yesterday) Hygiene Queen! We ❤️ You!

04/23/2026

We celebrated our fearless front desk team yesterday on “Administrative Professionals Day”. Thanks to Patti and Wende for all your hard work in front of and behind the scenes. We ❤️ You!

04/21/2026

Get your best Summer Smile with Invisalign! Ask us about easy payment options through Cherry. ❤️😍

04/16/2026

Celebrating National Dental Hygienists Week. Thanks to Suann, Amy, and Gina for taking such great care of our patients.

04/14/2026

Great practice and people - by David M.

I have been a patient since 2013 and have the highest regard for the doctors, hygienist and staff.
They put patients first and always take time to make you feel comfortable.

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