Collinsville Dental Associates

06/01/2026

Milk does more than support strong bones. 🥛
Cheese, yogurt, and other dairy foods can help strengthen enamel and support a healthier smile.

Calcium and phosphorus help keep teeth strong, while cheese may even help balance acids in the mouth. 😁

What’s your favorite dairy snack or drink? Share it in the comments!

05/29/2026

Preventive dentistry helps catch small dental problems before they turn into bigger issues.🦷

Early care can reduce discomfort, prevent more complex treatment, and help keep your smile healthier over time.

What’s one dental habit you try to stay consistent with every day? Share below! 😁

05/29/2026

Dr. Lavinder has teamed up with Dr. Albert Payne, Dr. Chris Payne, Dr. Andrew Hessler, and Dr. Amin Abbasi, so our dental office is able to offer more services and deliver even better care to local families. At Collinsville Dental Associates, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art dentistry in a small town atmosphere, where we’ll never treat you like a number, and you can always feel right at home.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day BBQs can still be smile friendly with a few simple food swaps. 🍔

Choosing crunchy veggies, cheese, and water over sticky sweets and sugary drinks can help protect your teeth during holiday gatherings.

What’s your favorite healthy BBQ side or snack? Share it in the comments!

05/22/2026

Plaque builds up fastest along the gumline, making it one of the most important areas to clean daily.

Brushing and flossing this zone helps protect your gums and prevent irritation 🪥

Do you focus on cleaning right along your gumline, or is it easy to miss? Tell us below!

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Breathing through your nose helps keep your mouth moist, which naturally limits harmful bacteria.

A balanced oral environment supports healthier teeth and gums 😌

Do you notice a difference in your mouth when you breathe through your nose vs. your mouth? Share your experience below!

05/18/2026

Dental calculus, also known as tartar, form when plaque hardens on your teeth due to minerals in saliva.

Once it hardens, it can’t be brushed away and can lead to gum irritation and decay 🦷

Have you ever noticed buildup along your gumline, and what’s helped you manage it? Tell us below!

05/15/2026

Eating sweets with meals is better than snacking on them throughout the day, since saliva production is higher and helps wash away sugar and acids.

Frequent snacking gives bacteria more chances to produce acids that weaken enamel over time. 🍫

Do you usually enjoy sweets with meals or as snacks, and have you noticed a difference? Share below!