Enjoy the Holidays While Maintaining Your Oral Health
November 20, 2020
The holidays are upon us, and with them comes a multitude of delicious foods and beverages to indulge in with family and friends. There is no denying that many of these holiday treats and drinks are packed with sugar and starch, so it’s important to make sure that you are taking good care of your teeth even while you feast. It is one-hundred percent possible to emerge with a smile just as healthy as before. Your local Beachwood dentist has some great tips to help your family walk in with a game plan to keep your teeth healthy while you savor all the sweetness of the holidays!
(more…)Dental Checkups Aren’t Expensive—But Neglecting Them Is
November 7, 2020
Are you trying to save money? It’s common knowledge that your first step should be to cut out unnecessary expenses. However, as you’re determining what you can live without, don’t try to save money my canceling your routine dental checkups! Even if your teeth look and feel fine, these simple visits with your Beachwood dentist twice a year can save you a lot of time, money, and discomfort later. Read on to find out how keeping your smile healthy with dental checkups can help you bulk up your savings.
(more…)What To Expect at Your First Visit with Faist & Koops Family Dentistry
October 22, 2020
Are you on the hunt for a new dentist? Faist & Koops Family Dentistry is not like your typical cookie-cutter chain dental practice. Therefore, you may be wondering what you can expect at your first visit with their team. Read on to find out!
(more…)How Hot Drinks Affect Your Teeth
October 12, 2020
The weather is cooling down and the leaves are starting to change colors. This means that it’s time to break out the sweaters and brew up some of your favorite hot beverages to start out your morning. Whether you’re a fan of the trending pumpkin spice latte or you’d rather go for a classic dark roast, it is worthwhile to know how these hot drinks affect your teeth. Continue reading to learn more from your dentist about the impact they can have.
(more…)A Message from Dr. Faist
June 1, 2019
After 38 years of treating thousands of wonderful people, I am eager to announce an exciting change in my practice!
Effective June 1st, Dr. Jed Koops will join our practice. I have spent the past two years conducting a thorough and detailed search for the right person to take over my practice as I transition into retirement.
My plans are to stay on with Jed two days per week for the next 5 years. I plan to personally introduce Jed to you over the next several months and will mentor him in all aspects of the practice while thoroughly embedding him into our dental family (both staff and patients). Jed will assume day-to-day operations immediately. He is enthusiastic about optimal dental health and promises to maintain the level of care and service you have experienced in our practice.
(more…)Parents, Do You Know About These 3 Childhood Orthodontic Devices?
April 11, 2019
Many people have experience with braces.
A bunch of us wore them or knew friends and family who did through our adolescent years. Just about 4 million Americans are donning braces these days, in fact, and they are easily the most used type of pediatric orthodontics. We have collected a quick overview of a number of early orthodontic devices that many families might not know.
(more…)Sustaining Damage To The Facial Region
February 12, 2019
Have you ever noticed that one of our primary responses to a potential accident is the immediate attempt to guard our face and head?
When somebody throws a punch or if we get involved in an automotive collision, our arms and hands travel to our face in order to make an effort to shield ourselves from any major harm. Most of the time, we fail to even contemplate the motion of protecting our face– we just do this instantly.
(more…)Why Infants Are Born With Orofacial Clefts
February 5, 2019
Orofacial clefts, likewise called cleft lip or cleft palate, are among one of the most common abnormalities in the USA.
Actually, it is approximated that around 2,650 infants are born with a cleft palate every year in the US, and up to 4,440 are born with a cleft lip. A cleft happens during early pregnancy while the baby’s face is growing. When the parts of the face struggle to connect while the mother is pregnant, it leads to a cleft.
(more…)Oral Health and Wellness | Why You Really Shouldn’t Skip Out On Breakfast
May 8, 2017
Do you know what the most important meal of the day is?
It is a meal that is often skipped. We hear all the time about the importance of breakfast, and with good reason.
(more…)Periodontal Disease | A Connection to Heart Disease?
April 10, 2017
Do you, or one of your loved ones, suffer from periodontal disease? If so, you may want to listen up.
Recently, there have been some studies that show that there may be a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease. These connections continue to be studied by researchers.
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