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• posted: Mar. 07, 2023

At Madison Family Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

One of the things the doctor and our team at Madison Family Dentistry monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2014

  Many people struggle through life with headaches, jaw pain and trouble chewing without understanding why. These symptoms could be stemming from issues with the TMJ (temporomandibular joint.) The TMJ is Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2013

  Did you know that an unhealthy mouth can adversely affect your overall health and well being? Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection and inflammatory process that destroys the bone and Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2013

Many people don't truly understand the benefits and necessity of floss.  Here are some answers to frequently asked questions on flossing: Why should I floss?     If you're not flossing, you are allowing Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2013

Dental implants have become the standard of care to replace missing teeth in suitable patients.  Although more and more patients are experiencing the implant process, most patients still don't fully Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2012

Welcome to the Blog of Madison Family Dentistry! Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Madison,AL area, we're excited you are here. With the dental Read More