We Offer No Interest Payment Plans at GFD
By Krista M. Ritt, Receptionist at Gentle Family Dentistry

Here at Gentle Family Dentistry we are now proud to offer ‘Care Credit’ to our patients. Your beautiful smiles are important to us, and with Care Credit available, you will now be able to finance necessary dental treatment (including cosmetic dentistry) through this convenient payment option.

What is Care Credit?

Care Credit is......

How to Break Children's Bad Dental Habits
by Julie Wichgers , CDA at Gentle Family Dentistry

While it is important to maintain good oral habits in children, it is equally important to understand and break the bad habits. Going to bed with a bottle, thumb/finger sucking, and swallowing toothpaste are all examples of bad dental habits for children......

Your New Patient Experience at Gentle Family Dentistry
by Lori Richardson, Office Manager at Gentle Family Dentistry

Many new patients visiting Gentle Family Dentistry (GFD) find the experience unlike any dental appointment they've ever had. From your initial phone call, to the time you finish at the front desk, the staff at GFD strive to make your visit as pleasant as possible.

When you call our office as a new patient......

Updated Preventative Antibiotic Recommendations
by Sheri Prohaska, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry

The American Heart Association recently updated their guidelines for pre-medication requirements prior to a dental visit. A preventive medication is a high dose of a doctor recommended antibiotic taken one hour prior to a dental cleaning, filling or extraction appointment.  Previously, pre-medication was thought to be the best way to prevent Infective Endocarditis. Research has now shown that........

Sterilization: Keeping you safe at GFD
By Rachel Haining, Process Coordinator at Gentle Family Dentistry

At Gentle Family Dentistry, every effort is made to maintain the highest quality of patient treatment and care. The same is true of our infection control procedures.

Cleanliness is a high priority at Gentle Family Dentistry. Because cross-contamination is a factor in dental offices, the entire staff all play an important role in keeping our office as.....

Preventing Cavities with Dental Sealants
By Michele Beres, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry

Preventing cavities in children's teeth can be as easy as a dental visit away.

Since the widespread introduction of fluoride into the public drinking water in the 1970's, dental caries in children's teeth are most likely to occur.....

A Defense in the Battle with Dry Mouth
By Melinda Winter, RDH at Gentle Family Dentistry

Dry mouth can be a problem for many patients. The good news is that there are products available that can help. Biotene® products can soothe, lubricate, kill germs and....