Ronald and Leticia Ranson | Blog in Morton

Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read more
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more
Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. the doctor and our team Read more
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
The Science of Sugar
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
Should I use mouthwash?
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

Mouthwashes are commonly used as a part of a daily oral care regimen. Not only do they freshen breath, but some are capable of improving dental health too. Using a Read more
Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more
Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Ronald and Leticia Ranson frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, Read more
Relax with Sedation Dentistry
posted: May 29, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Ronald and Leticia Ranson understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive Read more
Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries
posted: May 22, 2024.

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read more
Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?
posted: May 15, 2024.

You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for Read more
Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: May 08, 2024.

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read more
How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: May 01, 2024.

We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more
What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more
Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more
What exactly is a root canal?
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read more