Many people dread going to the dentist for one very good reason: They are afraid it's going to hurt. And in the old days, that was a legitimate fear. Things like drilling, extractions, and even cleaning teeth could be a scary, pain-free experience.   But not anymore. Thanks to the miracle...

  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 ...

There are lots of reasons to look for a new dentist. Maybe your dentist retired. Or perhaps you moved to a new town and need to start over with a new dentist. Or it could be you are just unsatisfied with our current dentist and want someone who appreciates you as a patient.   Whatever you...

Getting rid of bad breath and preventing it from returning is as simple as 1-2-3-4-5. This five-stage plan will get rid of your bad breath and keep it away forever as long as you make these simple steps a part of your normal daily routine.   Steps 1-3 - Daily Oral Care   The first ...

There are hundreds of dentists in South Florida and they all provide the same basic dental services. You can get your teeth cleaned, crooked teeth straightened, and cavities filled just about anywhere.   So why should you choose McCosh Family Dentistry in Margate over all the others? The ...

The developing minds of very young children are like sponges. They absorb much more than their parents realize.   In many instances, the habits children develop as toddlers can stay with them throughout their entire lives. So if their moms and dads don't prioritize things like good oral h...

Certain foods and other substances are notorious for staining teeth. These include tobacco, coffee, red wine, and even tomato sauce.   But now you can enjoy these things and others without having to worry about hiding your smile due to stained teeth. Here are five simple ways to avoid sta...

If you want to avoid heart disease later in life, one effective way might be to see your dentist regularly. Wait a minute, you may be saying. What does treating my teeth have to do with the long-term health of my heart? There is a lot of scientific evidence that suggests that people with gum dise...

Dentistry has made enormous progress in recent years. Even as recently as a decade ago, there were some dental issues that were essentially beyond repair. In many extreme cases, the only solution was extraction.   But today, there are very few dental issues that cannot be repaired so that...