Dental Health

People in the United States eat more sugar than in any other country in the world. (Fortunately, we also have some of the best dentists in the world.) You hear it all the time: “Sugar rots your teeth.” But is it true? What exactly does sugar do to your teeth, and why is it so […]

Remember that guy with the lip ring you had a crush on in high school? I wonder how his teeth are doing now. Don’t get us wrong, at Saxonburg Dental Care, we’re all about the freedom of self-expression, and if body modifications like tattoos and piercings are your thing, we support you. However, as your […]

Oral viscous lidocaine is used to treat pain relief from mouth irritation in adults as a result of chemotherapy and other medical procedures. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to caregivers that this type of lidocaine should not be used to treat teething pain in infants and young kids, […]

Many people will lose a tooth at some point, but that doesn’t mean your smile needs to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Saxonburg Dental Care would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: dental implants.  Implants function just like […]

Dr. Roger M. Sepich and all of us at Saxonburg Dental Care would like to take this opportunity to talk about oral cancer, the lives that are lost to it, and what it could mean for you and your family. Oral cancer is one of the only cancers that is becoming more common, and we […]

Sometimes in life, you just need a do-over. That’s precisely what dental crowns are—a new start for your tooth. Teeth are important players in your life! They’re not only the first responders for your digestive tract, but they can make a great first impression – so you deserve a beautiful, fully-functioning set. If your teeth […]

Today, Dr. Roger M. Sepich at Saxonburg Dental Care would like to discuss the unique dental characteristics of those with Down Syndrome. First teeth may arrive later. Children who have Down syndrome can get their first teeth anywhere from 12 to 24 months of age; they may not have a complete set of baby teeth […]

The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you! Thanks to digital X-rays and impressions, dentists today can […]

We’ve all heard the expression that a dog is a (hu)man’s best friend and dog lovers wouldn’t disagree. There’s also a common misconception that “a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth”. As it turns out, that’s not true at all, and there are many reasons you should never let your dog kiss you […]

Acids and bases might sound like something from far back in your memory, like middle-school science class, but the concept is still applicable to every aspect of life today. The foods and beverages you consume daily, significantly impact your oral and overall health, positively or negatively. By choosing the right foods, you can promote and […]