You wouldn't leave part of your paycheck sitting in your desk drawer every week, would you? Nor would you forget to take your vacation days. That's because the money you are paid and the paid time off you earn are part of the compensation package your employer gives you in exchange for y...

When you brush your teeth, do you brush up and down or side to side? Which is the best way to brush is a question dental researchers have been grappling with for many years. And now with the rise of electric toothbrushes that features spinning brush heads, the debate is even more complicated. ...

  Many people have dental insurance but don't know what it covers. As a result, a lot of people may be missing out on dental benefits to which they are entitled.   At McCosh Family Dentistry, we have a lot of experience dealing with dental benefit providers. So we can explain ...

Taking care of your teeth is a lifelong commitment. And the effort that is put in early in life can pay huge dividends decades later.   You only get one set of permanent teeth. So it is incumbent upon each of us to take care of them. If we don't brush, floss, and see the dentist at least ...

At McCosh Family Dentistry, we know that going to the dentist can be a traumatic experience for some people. That's why we strive to make every patient as comfortable as possible.   It begins before you even step foot into our dental offices. Our appointments department works hard to be f...

It's that time of year again. New Year's Eve is right around the corner. And that means making New Year's resolutions.   Most people make the same general resolutions year in and year out: Exercise more, eat right and do the best to make your health better. Others choose to reassess their...

Why does it always seem like it can take weeks, even months to get a dental appointment? The reason is that there is a lot of demand for the best dentists. And there's only a limited number of appointments available on any given day.   So when you make an appointment for yourself or your ...

How is your breath? Do other people find it offensive? If so, you may never know.   Bad breath is one of those personal hygiene issues that other people don't like to talk about. Do you tell people when they have bad breath? Or do you simply avoid them? The way you respond is likely the w...

The holiday season is the time of year for enjoying the best things in life, including rich, sugary foods. But that doesn't mean you should ignore your oral health.   You can enjoy all the holidays have to offer and take care of your teeth at the same time as long as you follow a few simp...

Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. But sometimes life gets in the way.   Things like sugary foods, smoking, accidents, and even time can cause teeth to age faster than the rest of the body. As a result, older adults often face dental issues later in life that they may not have anticipate...