One of the greatest features our team at Stephanie Skopek offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect any problems Read More
the doctor, as well as our team at Stephanie Skopek, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read More
When you have a large family, ensuring that each member gets proper dental care each year can be complicated and time-consuming. The best thing to do is choose one dentist Read More
Are you dealing with a TMJ disorder? Find out how to alleviate your discomfort. Everything from dental misalignments to trauma to stress can lead someone to struggle with an uncomfortable and Read More
Do you brush your teeth before or after your morning coffee/tea? BEFORE! Surprised? Coffee and tea are acidic beverages which can destabilize the protective enamel coating on your teeth so if you Read More
What You Don’t Know About Activated Charcoal… and Why You Should Ditch the Trend in 2022 Charcoal is manufactured from coal, wood, and other substances. It becomes ‘activated’ when you combine this Read More
Most parents don’t realize that your child’s first visit to the dentist should be within 6 months of their first tooth coming in or at one year of age at Read More
Before a permanent tooth erupts into the mouth, it starts out as a number of lobes that join together leaving a series of grooves and pits on what becomes the Read More
Before a permanent tooth erupts into the mouth, it starts out as a number of lobes that join together leaving a series of grooves and pits on what becomes the Read More
Mouth-Body Connection….Oral Health and Dementia It is scientifically well known that certain bacteria in the mouth when allowed to organize on the teeth, cause localized inflammation which can lead to systemic Read More
Your dentist will tell you, what seems like a million times, to take good care of your mouth, floss regularly, get your scheduled cleanings and of course to brush thoroughly. Read More
What is Dental Insurance and what does it really do for you? Most patients think that dental insurance is the same as health insurance where there’s no limit to what will be paid Read More
The biggest health risk to patients is an uncontrolled infection that could lead to systemic disease and aggravate underlying medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes. It is important to Read More
Your dental hygienist just told you that you have Xerostomia (pronounced zero-stomia). Do you panic? Take out a life insurance policy? Start deciding what color teeth you want in your Read More
Do you find people stepping away from you when you talk? Are you constantly popping breath mints or gum to make sure your breath doesn't offend others in the room? Read More