The Many Advantages of Invisalign | Desoto Family Dental Care

While traditional braces are very effective at straightening teeth and correcting misaligned bites, Invisalign clear braces are a great alternative for most orthodontic issues. Many patients struggle with the appearance of metal braces, not to mention the difficulty of keeping their teeth clean around braces. With Invisalign, these concerns simply disappear. Invisalign braces present a […]

Cleaning Teeth Around Braces | Desoto Family Dental Care

Did you know your teeth become more susceptible to cavities and staining when braces are a factor? Keeping your teeth clean around metal braces can be quite a difficult task, yet it’s crucial in maintaining healthy teeth throughout orthodontic treatment. With the right care and regular visits to the dentist, you can fend off tooth […]

Whitening Your Teeth

White teeth can produce a variety of benefits in patients by not only fixing tooth discoloration but also by giving patients a boost in confidence. Whether your teeth have been stained by harmful food or drinks or you simply seek a beautiful white smile, teeth whitening is the service for you. It’s a well-known fact […]

What is TMD/TMJ?

Chronic jaw pain is a common problem that affects more than 20% of the population nationwide. Temporomandibular Disorder, known as TMD or TMJ, covers a variety of conditions associated with the temporomandibular joints located on each side of your jaw. These disorders, while not life threatening, can be annoying and affect various areas of your […]

Don’t Let Soda Ruin Your Smile!

We all know sugar can cause damage to our teeth and we know that soda is filled with sugar. But it’s not just the sugar in soda that gives us problematic teeth. There are acids in soda that break down tooth enamel and cause tooth decay, and it doesn’t end there. Here at Desoto Family […]

Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk of Tooth Decay

We all know that smoking is bad for our health. It’s especially damaging to the health and appearance of your teeth. It causes inflammation of the oral membrane, damage to the salivary glands, and a decrease in vitamin C levels. And secondhand smoke has been known to be especially damaging to the health of people […]

Simplifying Communication – New Technology

Our goal at Desoto Family Dental Care is to serve our clients in the most professional and efficient manner possible to address their oral and overall health. We recognize that through modern technology, our dental office will help our patients stay abreast of their dental well-being. Therefore, we are pleased to announce an upgrade in […]

Summer News

Dr. Seymour, Shirley Seymour and Dr. Parolli recently attended the Mississippi Dental Association meeting in Destin, FL. The MDA holds this meeting every year and it gives dentists in Mississippi the opportunity to come together and not only socialize, but also discuss trends and changes in the dental arena. This year, both doctors and Shirley […]

Referrals – We both win!

We are having so much fun conducting our quarterly referral drawings. Since the last newsletter, we have had two drawings for a Sonicare electric toothbrush valued at $100. Karla Cousin and Troy Wright were the lucky patients who won. Karla, Troy and all of you, thank you for referring your friends and family to our […]