posted: Jan. 07, 2025.

We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more

posted: Jan. 04, 2025.

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read more

posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- The Dental Boutique of Franklin included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new Read more

posted: Dec. 31, 2024.

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more

posted: Dec. 28, 2024.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more

posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

the doctor and our team at The Dental Boutique of Franklin hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of Read more

posted: Dec. 24, 2024.

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2024.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more

posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more

posted: Dec. 17, 2024.

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the Read more

posted: Dec. 14, 2024.

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read more

posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

One of the most common clues that you might have anemia is found in your smile. If you’ve noticed that your gums are suddenly paler than they used to be, Read more

posted: Dec. 10, 2024.

We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more

posted: Dec. 07, 2024.

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read more

posted: Dec. 04, 2024.

At The Dental Boutique of Franklin, 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 Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2024.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more