At My Rivertown Dentist, we talk a lot about sleep because we care about your overall health just as much as your smile. We wanted to talk a little bit more this month about some extraordinary technology that we’ve recently discovered and started using at our office that has the… Read More…

Summer in Madison is a fun, carefree time for everyone, with all of the exciting events and activities available every day. This time of year, it can be easy to take a break from our regular routines, which is part of what makes a summer vacation so necessary. Breaking free… Read More…

It might seem strange to see the team at My Rivertown Dentist to help with your sleep issues, but it actually makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Ashley Lee, you’ll see that she’s specially trained to look at more than… Read More…

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of just-brushed teeth, and your dentist in Madison recommends that all patients brush their teeth two times a day and floss once a day. But where does mouthwash play a role in your oral hygiene routine? Should you use mouthwash every day?  Different Types of… Read More…

Cutting back on sugar can be difficult because it’s in so many foods and drinks, and sometimes in surprising amounts. But reducing your sugar intake or eliminating it from your diet altogether can certainly help your overall health as well as your dental health. After all, there’s a reason your… Read More…

My Rivertown Dentist is more than just your average dental office in Madison. We take oral health care one step further, helping our patient make the crucial connection between what’s going on in your mouth and the rest of your body. Good health is truly the foundation of living a… Read More…

Are you someone who avoids going to the dentist because you’re simply too scared? Do you need dental work, but you’re too nervous to sit in the dentist’s chair? Take a moment and join the team at My Rivertown Dentist as we talk with you a little bit about how… Read More…

Bad breath is, well, quite frankly, bad. This condition isn’t only embarrassing, it can also be a sign of other problems happening in your mouth or throughout your body. If you have bad breath that doesn’t seem to go away no matter how much you brush your teeth, how much… Read More…

A common rule in the dental world is that all patients should see the dentist at least every six months for regular checkups and cleanings. However, according to researchers at the CDC, nearly 40% of American adults haven’t been to the dentist in the past year. The truth is, preventive… Read More…

At My Rivertown Dentist, we recently found an interesting article about the possible connections between asthma and obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. Have you ever thought about how these two conditions could be connected? If you stop and think about it, it makes some sense. First, both can negatively affect… Read More…

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, about three million people in the U.S. have dental implants, and another 500.000 implants are placed annually. At My Rivertown Dentist, under the expert guidance of Dr. Ashley Lee, we’d even venture to guess that number is higher these days as more… Read More…

Can you believe that going to My Rivertown Dentist is so much more than just good for your oral health? We care about your overall health too, and what we do for you and your smile directly impacts what happens elsewhere in your body. Under the expert guidance of Dr…. Read More…

Have you ever looked closely at your teeth and noticed small, white spots? You’re not alone. Many people have this type of tooth discoloration, and it typically doesn’t cause any problems. But if you’re unhappy with these white spots, you may be wondering what caused them in the first place… Read More…

Many people don’t think that their oral health could impact their heart health, but the two are actually very strongly connected. In fact, a study published in the American Heart Association Journal found that there’s a connection between gum disease and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular… Read More…

Have you ever heard of Myofunctional Therapy? We’re willing to guess most people don’t know what it is, why it’s so beneficial, and what in the world it’s even used for — especially at My Rivertown Dentist. Simply put: It’s a natural practice that works with your muscles located in… Read More…