Blogs

Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?
posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you Read more
Before You Pop the Top on That Energy Drink . . .
posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

We get it. You’re working out and could use a boost. It’s 2 a.m. and that essay won’t write itself (darn it). You’re in the middle of a meeting that Read more
Camping Oral Health Tips
posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if Read more
Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush
posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read more
Xerostomia: Big Word, Common Problem
posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read more
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more
Are baby teeth really that important?
posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards
posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

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
Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child
posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read more
Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read more
Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

At Michael Potts, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, we Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

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
Why Baby Teeth Matter
posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read more