• posted: Jan. 02, 2024

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2023

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2023

the doctor and our team at Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2023

A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2023

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read More

• posted: Nov. 28, 2023

At Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2023

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2023

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2023

Whether it’s a dull and throbbing ache or a sharp pain, toothaches can come in many different forms. Chances are you’ve had the discomforting experience once or twice in your Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2023

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2023

At Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2023

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2023

the doctor, as well as our team at Kevin L. Ragsdale, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2023

Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read More

• posted: Sep. 19, 2023

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read More