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Halloween is here and it’s a fun time of year for kids and adults. However, it’s a risky time for your teeth! So, in order to help you protect your oral health, we’re sharing easy tips for you to follow that still make it a fun holiday.  Ready to make an appointment for you and your family? Call Drake Family Dentistry today at to ...

The foods and drinks you enjoy can have a tremendous impact on the color of your teeth. We’re sharing a video today that talks about which foods cause teeth stains. Some of the culprits include wine, coffee, berries, and soy sauce. It’s impossible for many of you to imagine cutting out these foods completely. So, to get that bright, white ...

Every smile is different, which is why we offer more than one kind of orthodontic treatment. At Drake Family Dentistry, you have a choice of Invisalign or braces.  Braces have been around for many years, while Invisalign is a more recent treatment. The idea came from four Stanford University students in the late 1990s, one of whom ...

April is Stress Awareness Month! Did you know that stress is often one of the causes of teeth grinding?  We’re sharing a video by the American Dental Association (ADA) that talks about how stress affects your oral health. If you notice that your jaw is sore, your teeth are sensitive, or you have headaches, that may be an indication you ...

It seems like 2021 was both a slow year and a fast year, but here we are in 2022! What’s your resolution this year? If you’re still thinking on it, consider making your smile your New Year’s resolution.  When you improve your smile, you reap benefits that can extend beyond your teeth. A healthy smile can reduce overall health risks, improve ...

A missing tooth doesn’t just keep your smile from looking its best. It affects your ability to chew food and it cause other teeth to shift out of place, causing many dental problems. Let Dr. Burton restore your smile with dental implant treatment! Just like the Drake Family Dentistry patient pictured here, you can enjoy a smile that looks ...

You’ve been through countless haunted houses and watch horror movie marathons without blinking an eye. Yet a trip to the dentist makes you more anxious than you care to admit. There’s no shame; many people share your unease. Still, it’s important to overcome your dental fear so you can get the care you need to keep your smile looking and ...

Not every patient who suffers from multiple problems with their dental health will need the same solutions.  When it comes to properly rebuilding someone’s smile after years of wear, damage, decay, and other issues, customization is key. That’s why we offer full-mouth reconstructions, a comprehensive treatment plan consisting of ...

Straightening crooked teeth doesn’t have to involve years of uncomfortable, conspicuous metal brackets and wires in your mouth.  Years of picking food out of your braces after every meal.  Years of keeping your lips pressed together any time you smile for a photo.  Invisalign offers a clear, comfortable solution to straighten ...

At Drake Family Dentistry, we want your dental care to be as simple and stress-free as possible. That includes providing an easy-to-use website that contains all the details you need. With that in mind, you can use our redesigned site to find information about our hours, our many services, our payment options, and more. We hope you like it and ...