Many employers offer dental insurance as part of their compensation package. The problem is many dental plans are "use it or lose it" proposition. In other words, if you don't take advantage of the dental care that you are entitled to during the program's term, your dental benefits may expire withou...
Read MoreWhen it comes to fixing your teeth, you have a lot of options. But sometimes even when you take care of your teeth by following good oral health habits every day, something can go wrong. For example, some people simply have a genetic predisposition to problems like tooth decay or gum di...
Read MoreThe best way to ensure you are following good oral health habits such as brushing and flossing regularly is by building a daily routine and following it religiously. Some scientists say it takes anywhere from 21 to 28 days to break a bad habit or create a new positive one. By establishi...
Read MoreThe COVID-19 crisis has caused everybody to make a lot of changes to their daily routine. Namely, canceling just about everything and practicing social distancing until the crisis has passed. For many, this includes routine dental appointments. If you have an appointment a...
Read MoreOlder adults often require specialized dental care. Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime. But they also require a lifetime of quality care. McCosh Family Dentistry offers high-quality, personalized dental care for patients of all ages, including the elderly. We are exper...
Read MoreIt'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...
Read MoreWhen people are young, they don't think much about the future. But the older they get, the more they come to regret neglecting things like taking care of their teeth. With proper care, most people's teeth can last a lifetime. Even though they are used several times per day for chewing, ...
Read MoreJust about everybody loves sugary treats. Things like cookies, candies, soda pop, and bakery goods are some of life's greatest pleasures. They also can help improve your mood, celebrate special events, and even give you quick energy when you need it. But while we all like s...
Read MoreDid you ever notice that everybody on TV and in the movies always has perfectly straight, blindingly white teeth? There's a reason for that. Actors and actresses need to look their best because so many people are watching their every move. And when their images are blown up onto the big...
Read MoreYou may have noticed that the name of our practice is McCosh Family Dentistry. The term "Family" means that we don't specialize in one specific type of dentistry, such as pediatric dentistry, geriatric dentistry, or dental treatment for adults. Instead, we specialize in all of them. The...
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