Your dentist in Madison understands that having a bright, white smile is an important quality for many. That’s why we offer teeth whitening services to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. But there are pros and cons of teeth whitening, so let’s take a closer look at what to… Read More…

Sleeping well is one of the foundational pieces of a happy and healthy life. When you don’t get good sleep on a nightly basis, everything else suddenly becomes much more difficult. Sleep apnea is one of the major causes of poor sleep, yet many people don’t even know it is… Read More…

Countless people fail to get the dental care they need because of fear or anxiety about the treatment process. Some people are worried about the pain they might experience, while others are just uncomfortable with the dentist doing work in their mouth. Whatever the case, if you resist calling for… Read More…

When you talk to the team at My Rivertown Dentist, it could be a challenge to find someone who won’t agree that there’s nothing more beautiful than seeing a smile that’s healthy and teeth that are balanced and straight. It seems like the rest of the world has finally caught… Read More…

The short answer to your question is: YES! If you or one of your kiddos is going to need braces or orthodontic treatment in the future, we want you to take a minute and read this blog. What we have to share with you is exciting and relatively groundbreaking for… Read More…

Dr. Ashley Lee is Making Life Easier for Parents and Little Patients Big things are happening for our littlest patients courtesy of a new kind of comprehensive care from the team at My Rivertown Dentist. We’ve always had a big focus or emphasis on providing patients of all ages with… Read More…

Sleep is supposed to bring us a sense of total relaxation so we can properly recharge for whatever the next day brings. But when an unsettling dream pops up, it can disrupt a perfectly peaceful snooze. One of the more uncomfortable dreams we’ve heard about at our dental office in… Read More…

Plaque is an insidious substance—a colorless, sticky film—that blankets your teeth and creates an environment in which bacteria erode tooth enamel, cause gum irritation, infection in inner structures such as pulp and the roots, and in extreme cases, tooth loss. Some of the biggest culprits causing plaque are foods rich… Read More…

Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings that need to withstand moderate pressure from the constant stress of chewing. They can be used on either front or back teeth. They are a good choice for people who prefer that their… Read More…

For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth enamel, thereby helping to prevent decay of tooth structures. In nearly every U.S. community, public drinking supplies are supplemented with sodium fluoride because the practice is… Read More…