The Richards Frankel Dentistry Blog

Lauren had a perfect check-up today and is ready to go back to school in Shaker Heights!

With fall sports season comes the need for custom-fitted mouthguards! Here at Richards Frankel Dentistry we can make you and your children custom fitting mouthguards that optimize facial protection when playing contact sports. Over-the-counter mouthguards provide significantly LESS protection than do custom-fitted mouthguards.   Why wear a mouthguard? Mouthguards help you avoid injuries to the […]

The floss seen in the image above is vintage. A patient brought it into our office this morning, and said it was over 60 years old! This little bottle of vintage waxed floss made me think, and I want to share my thoughts with you! Flossing has been around a long time, and dentists and […]

Just a reminder to make sure your kids begin practicing good oral hygiene habits from a young age! Our littlest patients love to brush! Don’t put your children to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice. The liquid can stay in their mouth after they fall asleep and cause tooth decay. Wipe your child’s […]

Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that all children visit the dentist by the age of 1? Yes, I said 1 yr. of age! It’s important for your child to become familiar with the dentist, and to develop the skills he, or she needs to begin healthy hygiene habits at […]

Do you have children at home? Have you recently added an adorable “plus one” to your family? Richards Frankel Dentistry would like to help educate you on pediatric oral health so that your children have happy, healthy mouths! And, most of this information is pertinent for adults, too! “Old habits die hard”: It’s best for […]