Is a Loose Tooth a Lost Tooth? Not Necessarily!

August 16th, 2023

When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign that you were growing up. Perhaps even a lucrative visit from the Tooth Fairy. Losing a baby tooth had quite a few benefits. Now that…
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Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses

August 9th, 2023

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. Dr. Jeffrey Matson can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to prevent the problem from becoming worse. Abscess An abscess is a bacterial infection, and will normally cause pain and swelling around the affected tooth…
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health

August 2nd, 2023

When patients of Jeffrey Matson, DDS hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental hygiene encompasses much more than that. Your mouth’s health, including your teeth, has an important impact on your overall physical health. The National Institute…
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Shark Teeth

July 26th, 2023

It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And who doesn’t have “Baby Shark” playing in their heads all day once they’ve heard it? But are we jumping the shark to discuss this topic…
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