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What do you love about our practice?
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
At Lourdes Christopher, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited the doctor and our team for a single visit or have been Read more
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What are dental implants?
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read more
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Great Gifts for Grandparents
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
Our grandmothers and grandfathers, our moms and dads—we’ve known them our whole lives. So, why are they so hard to shop for? If your older family members have all the sweaters, Read more
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Oral Health Tips: Travel Edition
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
When you leave on a trip, you probably double-check that evrything’s ready: your clothes are packed, your ticket is handy, and your passport waits patiently on top of your bag Read more
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My toothbrush did what?
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more
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Your Hard-Working Teeth
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, as Read more
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Before You Pop the Top on That Energy Drink . . .
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
We get it. You’re working out and could use a boost. It’s 2 a.m. and that essay won’t write itself (darn it). You’re in the middle of a meeting that Read more
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Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
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How do I know if I have dry mouth?
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth Read more
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Caring for Your Dog’s Teeth
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
It may come as a surprise to learn that dogs, like humans, have both baby and adult teeth. Most dogs, unlike humans, have all of their adult teeth by the Read more
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Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read more
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
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Restore Your Gums to a Healthier, More Natural State with Osseous Surgery
posted: May 27, 2025.
Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation Read more
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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 20, 2025.
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
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Preventing Periodontal Disease
posted: May 13, 2025.
Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read more
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: May 06, 2025.
At Lourdes Christopher, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum Read more